noompa (130), Chicago, Illinois, USA
| 2.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 3/5 | 5/10 | 3/5 | 11/20 | Jun 24, 2009 On tap at the Map Room; darker than the Hirter or the Kostritzer w/ what seemed to be a less generous head; aroma is roasty w/ notes of vanilla and burnt toast; flavor is smooth, dominated by the burnt and roasty flavors; not the best schwarzbier I have had, but tasty enough. dkachur (2368), Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 14/20 | Jun 18, 2009 500 mL bottle from Greenlife Grocery in Asheville, NC. That kinda surprises me but alas, I labeled these things in the parking lot for a reason. Pours a clear ruby color with a large tan frothy head. Good head retention and lacing. Aroma is very nutty also with some strong caramel notes. Taste is nuts, caramel, very light grassy hops, very light roast and a milky note. Medium-full bodied. HIghly drinkable... very nice beer. ARMed (485), Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania, USA
| 3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 12/20 | May 19, 2009 Nice smokey aroma and flavor. definetely malt and bitter at the same time. The appearance has a nice fluffy head on the pur that quickly dissapates, but still fully carbonated. I like to rauchbeir flavor. T2Tool (352), Murfreesboro, Tennessee, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 | May 8, 2009 Poured from a bottle a very dark reddish-brown color. Not quite black, but close. Smell of roasted malts and some notes of coffee. A nice faint smokey taste with bread notes, coffee notes and chocolate notes. Very smooth going down. While no one thing really stood out, overall this was a very likeable beer. warrenc (21), Oregon, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 | May 7, 2009
25 oz.bottle pours clean dark amber, tall head, quickly dissipates. an aroma of coffee , leather and nutty malt. taste a little thin for its look. light smoke and roasted malt. lightly hopped.dry malt finish. a nice glass of beer, this beer leaves me thirsty for more! gnoff (3570), Göteborg, Sweden
| 2.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 4/10 | 4/5 | 5/10 | 3/5 | 9/20 | Apr 26, 2009 50 cl bottle with patent cork, at BRedaryds Wärdshus, on Paril 25, 2009 Clear dark red color, tan head. Malty grainy scent. Wort, sweet, grainy taste. Medium to moussy mouthfeel, dry bitterness. MitchWayne (264), Kokkola, Finland
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 | Apr 24, 2009 Roasted and very malty, caramelly. Just a very well made scwartz that looks pretty damn fine too. Barrios (858), Nashville, Tennessee, USA
| 3.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 12/20 | Apr 21, 2009 5L mini-keg. Pours a dark brown head with copper highlights. Lacing, beige head. Smells of toast, brown sugar, and a hint of smoke. Tastes the same. Finish is a little dry, metallic, and thin.
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