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Shiner 97 Bohemian Black Lager 2.98 389

Shiner 97 Bohemian Black Lager

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
3892.98/5.02.98/5.0Special4.9%38Dimpled 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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 pintsize (1042), Austin, Texas, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/102/512/20
Nov 17, 2007  
11-11-07 bottle. Strange malty aroma that I can’t quite figure out. Strange appearance as well - it looks like Pepsi in a pint glass - so bubbly and carbonated it is unbelievable. Tastes similar to a regular light beer. Not metallic at all, but is weak bodied. Overall, this is just very average! It just doesn’t feel right drinking a dark beer that is so light.


 dyetube (414), Dallas, Texas, USA
1.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/104/53/102/57/20
Nov 16, 2007  
This beer pours a deep amber almost black color with a medium tan head. The aromas are nothing special, I get that rice brew smell but a little roasted. Very interesting to say the least. On the palate it is a little dry, somewhat hoppy. No surprise here. Not a complex beer at all and quite lacking for a bohemian black lager, if you ask me. good thing I only bought one! Cheers!


 lb4lb (2011), Austin, Texas, USA
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/55/103/511/20
Nov 13, 2007  
Pous like a coca cola. Smell is dull cardboardy malt. Dull similar taste as well with a hint of roast malt in there too. Average body, with a bubbly carbonation. Not too offensive, but not my favorite beer or style. A bit better than their dunkel I thought.


trum22 (13), USA
2.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/55/102/511/20
Nov 12, 2007  
I’m surprised this one’s rated as high as it is. Looks like a headless, watery stout. Has an unfortunate lager smell, which is nothing but malt with a bit of skunkiness. Palate is thin, yet somehow filmy. Flavor is malt with a bit of chocolate and maybe caramel. I detected a metallic flavor as well, but no real hop bitterness.


 carboloader (321), Houston, Texas, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/103/514/20
Nov 12, 2007  
Very cool totally black label. Pours opaque with tan head. Resembles root beer. Aroma is corn and malt. Flavor has some tasty roast and crisp carbonated bite. Mouth feel is somewhat thin and watery, but tastes decent and is easy to chug. I like this better than their ever-popular bock.


 redgold07 (308), Irving, Texas, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/56/103/512/20
Nov 12, 2007  
Pours jet black, from all black packaging. More substantial than many schwarzbiers, great roasted taste... a good beer. 12 oz. bottle.


snargles (23), wouldntyouliketoknow, Maine, USA
2.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/55/103/512/20
Nov 7, 2007  
Well,they’ve brought this back,without the "97",it just says bohemian black lager now.When it came out the first time it was more full-bodied and tastier,still a nice black lager that goes down smoother than any other i’ve tried.They messed up by not ressurrecting 96 instead,it was truly unique,this not so much


 kidmartinek (998), austin, Texas, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/102/514/20
Nov 3, 2007    Updated: Apr 22, 2008
Draft: Black in color, small tan head consisting of tiny bubbles, Roasted malt aroma. Moderate carbonation. Flavor is of roasted malt, slight hint of pecan, chocolate and raspberry? Mouthfeel is bold, slightly creamy. Palate is strong, bordering on rough on the way down. Finish hangs around a little. Bottle: Dark almost opaque brown/black color. Large head that dissipates quickly. Little carbonation. Aroma of chocolate with a hint or raspberry. Taste is of dark roasted malt, almost burnt tasting. Very burned malt taste.



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