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Pennichuck Feuerwehrmann Schwarzbier (Firefighter Black Lager)


 Percentile 
86
overall
Brewed by Pennichuck Brewing Company
Style: Schwarzbier

Milford, New Hampshire USA

bottled
common

on tap
available

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 Ratings  Average  Score  ABV  Style Pctl  Serve in 
973.51/5.03.47/5.05%91.2Dimpled mug, Lager glass, Stein
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Commercial Description:
Schwarzbier (shvahrts-beer) is German for "black-beer". Brewed to be a light bodied dark beer with a clean, crisp, refreshing finish. Its well balanced malt character is complimented with a touch of roastiness. Brewed using imported black patent malt and noble hops. Pairs with chunky dark breads, marinated meats such as brisket or German Sauerbraten. Not recommended for cellaring. Serve in a flute or pilsner glass at 45-50deg
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 beernovice39 (237), South Carolina, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/514/20
Nov 2, 2009  
Had never seen this stuff until today. Very tasty lager and got more flavorful as it warmed up. Plan on trying some others by this brewer.


ruskiimperial (51), Richmond, Virginia, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/104/515/20
Sep 27, 2009  
From a bomber bottle. Note: This was about a year old so it may have been slightly past its prime. Pours a dark color with a finger of head which disappeared very quickly. The aroma has some roasted malts and slight sweetness. The initial flavor is that of dark fruit sweetness and roasted malts. Some coffee is also present, though its very slight. On the aftertaste some of the noble hop profile comes through. Overall its very well balanced and a very decent dark lager.


 Cybercat (778), Georgia, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Sep 5, 2009  
Aroma is rich, smoky and yeasty with a nutty hint, quite appealing. It pours a deep, barely translucent sable that shows reddish brown at the bottom and has a frothy light tan head that hangs around for a bit. Flavor is spicy, malty, a little smoky with woody and caramel hints. Texture is smooth and lively, bubbly and tingly.


 ScottyP (314), Brentwood, Tennessee, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/511/20
Sep 3, 2009  
Pours a dark brown with beige head. Aroma of roast, chocolate, malts. Similar taste, some hops in the finish.. Nothing exciting here.


 Butters (1622), Virginia, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/513/20
Sep 3, 2009  
Bomber shared at Scottyp’s housewarming tasting. Pours a very dark brown with clear mahogany highlights and fair light tan head. Nose of roast, and oats, and fades to chocolatey tones in the flavor. Some cardboard notes come out too, but this is still a fun beer.


 Barrios (852), Nashville, Tennessee, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/513/20
Sep 3, 2009  
Lasting ring of beige head. Dark brown body. Aromas of floral and roast. Very roasted taste. Roasted, thin finish.


 ChainGangGuy (2522), Kennesaw, Georgia, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/515/20
Sep 2, 2009  
Appearance: Pours a near black body with some ruby-hued hints at the edges and capped with a medium-sized, ivory-hued head. Smell: The nose is comprised of light roasted notes smelling of thinned out molasses, Breakfast Blend coffee, nuts, half a Tootsie Roll, and fruit. Taste: Assortment of roasted malts tastes - mild coffee, sweetish Tootsie Rolls, more nuts, and charred grains. Subtle hint of dark fruitiness. Spicy Noble hops blend with the roastiness from the blackened malts. Larger toasty caramel tones on the latter half. Drying finishes with lingering hints from the hops and roasted malts. Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied. Medium carbonation. Smooth mouthfeel. Drinkability: A solid, satisfactory Schwarzbier that goes down easy.


 kp (8400), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/103/513/20
Aug 31, 2009  

Date: August 29, 2009
Mode: Bottle
Source: Tasting, Cellar Party
Appearance: clear dark brown, fine beige head, drippy lace
Aroma: sweet and smokey aroma, dark rasted malts, nice smokey character
Flavor: sweet dark caramel flavor, touch of chocolate, nice earthy smokeyness
Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 13/20
Rating: 3.3/5.0
Drinkability: 7/10
Score: **+/4



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