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Shiner 97 Bohemian Black Lager

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
3832.98/5.02.98/5.0Special4.9%38.4Dimpled mug, Lager glass, Stein
Commercial Description:
A Bohemian Black Lager is a rare and delicious style of beer, referred to in Germany as "Schwarzbier". Shiner Bohemian Black Lager remains true to this old-world style by using imported Czech Saaz and Styrains Hops and select roasted malts to make it our darkest beer. First brewed to commemorate our 97th anniversary, this Bohemian Black Lager remains true to the old-world heritage of the German and Czech immigrants that settled Shiner. Prosit!
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 beerbill (1953), Laurel, New York, USA
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/55/102/510/20
Oct 20, 2009  
12 oz. bottle courtesy of a trade with blutt59. Pours a very deep clear reddish brown with a moderate-large tan head that lasted through the first quarter of the glass and left scant lace. Mild aroma of malt and bittersweet chocolate. The flavor is weak malt and weak, watered down bittersweet chocolate. Thin, watery body. I’ve had an opportunity to drink a few different schwarzbiers recently, and this one is the weakest example of any I’ve had.


 Rustyham (565), miami, Florida, USA
2.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/54/102/510/20
Oct 11, 2009  
Like coca-cola, thin and a little grapey, fizzy but fleeting. A little thicker than most lagers. Bottle from Knightly Spirits, Orlando.


 troopie (879), USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/56/103/511/20
Oct 6, 2009  
Bottle. Poured black with thick fast dissipating beige head. Faint malty aroma. Medium flavour, some roast, some toast. A mild malt finish. Not bad, but there are better schwarzbiers around. A point in its favour is it’s cheap.


vomit (65), USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/513/20
Oct 6, 2009  
Ahhh, something, dark, something smoky. Something, that is not Blatz. If this style is your style may I suggest something a little more stylish? Grab a few Blatz (8,10,12, whatever) throw it in something fireproof, drop in some iodine (for that dark color you want) and light your house on fire, leaving the container in the inferno. That’s what this beer is all about (but pricier than the Blatz). Think about it, don’t question it. And relax. Decent beer, if you are into that sort of thing.


 mcjay (303), Neenah, Wisconsin, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/511/20
Oct 5, 2009  
Pours dark with a thin, fizzy tan head. Slight aroma of coffee. Taste of dark chocolate with a grainy flavor. Thin body and a dry finish.


 jbye4334 (710), Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/55/103/511/20
Oct 3, 2009  
(bottle). Black color. Medium tan head. Roasted malt aroma. Light burnt malt flavor. Avg duration. Smooth finish. Thin texture. Moderate carbonation. Spare lacing.


 Birdiebeagle (788), Perkasie, Pennsylvania, USA
2.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/102/510/20
Oct 2, 2009  
Bottle From my buddy Bob thanks pal Pours a nice black with a diminishing light tan head. It laces well. Has a good aroma of roast, caramel, bread, and figs. Has a good carbonation. The flavor starts off decent but ends kina funky. Has a good taste though. The texture is watery. Has a light body. The finish is less than desirable with a funky aftertaste. This one had potental.



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