Dagger Dark Lager
Silver Moon Brewing

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From:
Silver Moon Brewing
 
Oregon, United States
Style:
Schwarzbier
ABV:
5%
Score:
Needs more ratings
Avg:
3.83 | pDev: 3.92%
Reviews:
2
Ratings:
2
Status:
Active
Rated:
Feb 26, 2010
Added:
Jan 20, 2010
Wants:
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Reviewed by birdypowder from Oregon

3.68/5  rDev -3.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Dagger Dark Lager is a tasty example of the Schwarzbier style. It's sessionable AND has flavor. When poured into a glass it's attractive to look at. It comes up a little short on taste just because the middle doesn't deliver much.

Aroma:
Each sniff reveals new aromas. Some roast and faint bakers chocolate hit me first. Light coffee too. As it warms a slight caramel sweetness becomes apparent. Hops do not contribute much as per style.

Appearance:
This is an attractive brew. Two fingers of tan foam, maybe a little more, cap a very dark brown, almost black brew. Only when held up to the light do deep ruby colors peek around the edges. No noticeable haze.

Flavor:
This light bodied brew greets you with subtle chocolate and a definite roast kick up front. These fade as we head into the middle of the flavor and this is the beer's one weak spot. Then a subtle and appetizing smoke flavor kicks in helping you forget the lackluster and a tad watery middle. Dagger finishes clean and though it doesn't leave you with much it is refreshing.
Feb 26, 2010
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Reviewed by ccrida from Oregon

3.98/5  rDev +3.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
On draught at the Bier Stein, served in a tall Ayinger mug, Dagger is a dark brown with a creamy off-white head that leaves foamy lace.

Smell is a not too strong, as it opens you get some sweeter bready malt, caramel and fennel.

Taste is nice, satisfying flavor but clean and sessionable. Toasty malt and chocolate, a bit nutty, a hint of light roasted coffee, bittersweet.

Mouthfeel is really carbonated, big foam when I even lightly swish it in my mouth, but there's a softness to it in spite of the dry finish. Medium light bodied.

Drinkability is good, a nice Schwartz, I dig the fairly full, complex flavor that still keeps it light enough to quaff liberally.
Jan 20, 2010
Dagger Dark Lager from Silver Moon Brewing
Beer rating: 3.83 out of 5 with 2 ratings