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Stephans Bräu Schwarzbier
Privatbrauerei Eichbaum
- From:
- Privatbrauerei Eichbaum
- Germany
- Style:
- Schwarzbier
Ranked #133 - ABV:
- 4.8%
- Score:
- 81
Ranked #25,701 - Avg:
- 3.41 | pDev: 13.49%
- Reviews:
- 8
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Jun 19, 2023
- Added:
- Jul 20, 2011
- Wants:
- 1
- Gots:
- 0
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Reviewed by Ant777uk from England
3.61/5 rDev +5.9%
look: 2.5 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
3.61/5 rDev +5.9%
look: 2.5 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Mega cheap...not sure yet where is is brewed, it's either German or fake. Very low price.
Looks dark and mega smooth. Some bubbles are a bit large. Not much aroma...
Taste is much better than expected. I had a Leffe Brune a few hours ago. This is much more dry, with a real manliness and it's still a beer, as opposed to a chocolate milkshake. Mouth feel is complex, and it changes as you drink. Mega smooth with dry hoppiness at the end. Really amazing for such a low priced can.
The taste lasks the complexity of a Westervelen 12, as is to be expected. But it reminds me of it. Yes, seriously. And it lacks the creaminess of a Guinness. But it also reminds me of a Guinness. It's amazing for the price. Really amazing. So a 4.75 overall for sure.
Mega impressed, will try the next one a bit later. Seriously impressed
Jun 19, 2023Looks dark and mega smooth. Some bubbles are a bit large. Not much aroma...
Taste is much better than expected. I had a Leffe Brune a few hours ago. This is much more dry, with a real manliness and it's still a beer, as opposed to a chocolate milkshake. Mouth feel is complex, and it changes as you drink. Mega smooth with dry hoppiness at the end. Really amazing for such a low priced can.
The taste lasks the complexity of a Westervelen 12, as is to be expected. But it reminds me of it. Yes, seriously. And it lacks the creaminess of a Guinness. But it also reminds me of a Guinness. It's amazing for the price. Really amazing. So a 4.75 overall for sure.
Mega impressed, will try the next one a bit later. Seriously impressed
Reviewed by Dentist666 from Russian Federation
4/5 rDev +17.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +17.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
11,3% Plato. 0,5l can.
Poured into lager glass.
Pours clear cola beer with decent beige head, moderate retention.
Smell - roasted, bready.
Follows the smell, rather sweet
Light body, soft to medium carbonation.
Apr 08, 2017Poured into lager glass.
Pours clear cola beer with decent beige head, moderate retention.
Smell - roasted, bready.
Follows the smell, rather sweet
Light body, soft to medium carbonation.
Reviewed by BucBasil from Rwanda
3.14/5 rDev -7.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
3.14/5 rDev -7.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
Bought from a local grocery store in Shanghai. Poured from the 500mL can into a pint glass.
A: The beer has a good thick consistency with the color of cola - dark brown with some light coming in on the sides. Head was light tan. OK looking beer, now to the good stuff.
S: Dark bready malt in there with a tinge of sweetness that reminds a bit of bitter chocolate. Some roasty notes trying to come though but more sweetness. OK smelling beer.
T: Pretty good taste there, although a bit watery. Some roasted notes but mostly malty sweetness and bread.
Overall, an ok beer for the price. Drinkable but nothing to go out of your way for. An alright pickup - there are definitely better drinks out there, but the price is right.
May 06, 2014A: The beer has a good thick consistency with the color of cola - dark brown with some light coming in on the sides. Head was light tan. OK looking beer, now to the good stuff.
S: Dark bready malt in there with a tinge of sweetness that reminds a bit of bitter chocolate. Some roasty notes trying to come though but more sweetness. OK smelling beer.
T: Pretty good taste there, although a bit watery. Some roasted notes but mostly malty sweetness and bread.
Overall, an ok beer for the price. Drinkable but nothing to go out of your way for. An alright pickup - there are definitely better drinks out there, but the price is right.
Reviewed by dcmchew from Romania
3.21/5 rDev -5.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
3.21/5 rDev -5.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Dark brown pour, almost black, one finger tan head. Looks close to a nice stout.
Low smell of roasted malts, bit of sweetness.
Surprisingly crisp for its style, lots of citrus zest, also acidic apple. Roasted malts, not too heavy, with some caramel and watered-down coffee notes. Not very bitter either.
Light body, more than mild carbonation goes well with the zestiness.
Refreshing, dirt-cheap, decent enough.
Mar 19, 2014Low smell of roasted malts, bit of sweetness.
Surprisingly crisp for its style, lots of citrus zest, also acidic apple. Roasted malts, not too heavy, with some caramel and watered-down coffee notes. Not very bitter either.
Light body, more than mild carbonation goes well with the zestiness.
Refreshing, dirt-cheap, decent enough.
Reviewed by Hoppsbabo from England
3.23/5 rDev -5.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3.25
3.23/5 rDev -5.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3.25
A: Coca-cola coloured. Good off-white head with fine clingy lacing.
S: Metal.
T: Dosey, dry and metallic. I can taste the alcohol. Has a subtle but zingy apple aftertaste, if that's possible. Not bursting with flavour.
M: Very lackluster, almost flat. Greasy.
O: It's not great but not shit either. I guess cheap Schwarzbiers like this are Germany's equivalent of Britain's Newkie Browns and John Smiths.
Apr 12, 2013S: Metal.
T: Dosey, dry and metallic. I can taste the alcohol. Has a subtle but zingy apple aftertaste, if that's possible. Not bursting with flavour.
M: Very lackluster, almost flat. Greasy.
O: It's not great but not shit either. I guess cheap Schwarzbiers like this are Germany's equivalent of Britain's Newkie Browns and John Smiths.
Reviewed by patre_tim from Thailand
3.61/5 rDev +5.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.61/5 rDev +5.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Dark brown, slightly reddish colour like coke. 2 finger light head dissipates quickly. Smells of malts and slight coffee scent. Tastes smooth, malty, somewhat coffee taste. Low to moderate carbonation. Light to medium body. Smooth, slight bitter aftertaste. Some sourness. Unique. Good for the price.
Mar 29, 2012Reviewed by dbaker61 from Ohio
3.17/5 rDev -7%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
3.17/5 rDev -7%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
500mL can. Brew date: Mar. 24, 2011; best by June 24, 2012. 4.8% ABV, 11.3 degrees Plato.
Appearance: Dark brown with reddish orange tinge when held to the light. Less than half a finger of light tan foam, which was all but gone in about a minute.
Smell: Very sweet aroma, malt, trace of bubblegum, floral.
Taste: Roasted malt is there but not strong, some hops bitterness but again not strong. Middle of the road for a schwarzbier.
Mouthfeel: Light to medium bodied. Lots of carbonation. Dry finish with a lingering bitterness.
Overall: Would be good with a fresh hot pretzel. Nothing really stands out for this beer, though. It is an okay quaff, I didn't mind it, but I'd choose another schwarzbier next time. Just not exciting.
Oct 12, 2011Appearance: Dark brown with reddish orange tinge when held to the light. Less than half a finger of light tan foam, which was all but gone in about a minute.
Smell: Very sweet aroma, malt, trace of bubblegum, floral.
Taste: Roasted malt is there but not strong, some hops bitterness but again not strong. Middle of the road for a schwarzbier.
Mouthfeel: Light to medium bodied. Lots of carbonation. Dry finish with a lingering bitterness.
Overall: Would be good with a fresh hot pretzel. Nothing really stands out for this beer, though. It is an okay quaff, I didn't mind it, but I'd choose another schwarzbier next time. Just not exciting.
Reviewed by chinchill from South Carolina
3.54/5 rDev +3.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.54/5 rDev +3.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Canned 500ml. brewed by Eichbaum for Czech Kaufland Supermarket but also sold by some independent(?) markets which is where I found this can in Prague.
A - dark mahogany color, not black; large tan head. Looks great, but light for style.
Aroma: Mild roasted malt aroma; simple but with hints of chocolate and toffee
T- slightly sweet, caramel and dark roasted malt; good lasting malty finish, slightly bitter
M- medium body, good carbonation
O - Light schwarzbier; nothing special, but quite drinkable and a good bargain.
Jul 20, 2011A - dark mahogany color, not black; large tan head. Looks great, but light for style.
Aroma: Mild roasted malt aroma; simple but with hints of chocolate and toffee
T- slightly sweet, caramel and dark roasted malt; good lasting malty finish, slightly bitter
M- medium body, good carbonation
O - Light schwarzbier; nothing special, but quite drinkable and a good bargain.
Stephans Bräu Schwarzbier from Privatbrauerei Eichbaum
Beer rating:
81 out of
100 with
20 ratings
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