Black Diamond Lager
Bend Brewing Company

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From:
Bend Brewing Company
 
Oregon, United States
Style:
American Amber / Red Lager
ABV:
5%
Score:
82
Avg:
3.41 | pDev: 17.01%
Reviews:
4
Ratings:
12
Status:
Active
Rated:
Nov 29, 2019
Added:
Oct 21, 2008
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  0
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Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho

3.46/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Draft at brewery. Dark amber, not black, do I concur with the choice of dunkel over schwarzbier. Roasty, smoky aroma. Taste adds some nutty character and done sweetness with a mild bitter bite to close it out. Well done!
Nov 29, 2019
 
Rated: 3 by Lare453 from Florida

Feb 21, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by sharpski from Canada (BC)

Dec 21, 2015
 
Rated: 2 by atpca from California

Jul 16, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by acurtis from New Jersey

Oct 23, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by djrn2 from New Jersey

Oct 14, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by westcoastbeerlvr from California

Oct 12, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by SMITHAND from Oregon

Sep 07, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by piclee from Washington

Mar 04, 2012
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Reviewed by jdense from Oregon

4/5  rDev +17.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Consumed at BBC 7.13.2010, served with a lime wedge, $2.50 a pint during Tuesday locals night.

Dark brown/black nearly opaque but clear body, some visible carbonation. One finger light tan head, medium dissipation, with some lacing retained. Nose is fruity, I'd swear there was lime in the beer, thought it was the wedge, but the aroma was prevalent, some mild roasted malt and floral hops. Taste mirrors the nose, the roasting is fairly light despite color. Fairly light mouthfeel for the color of the beer, not really heavy, decent effervescence. I think this is a really drinkable 'dark' beer. I can see what the fuss is about and why Tonya won a gold medal in 2008 with this very good lager. Recommended.
Jul 14, 2010
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Reviewed by SurlyDuff from Oregon

4.18/5  rDev +22.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
This was one of 3 lagers that BBC had last night. I was very impressed with all 3.

This one interesting enough was served with a lime, reminiding me of Negra Modello. It's not a red/amber ale, not an ale at all, as BA has it classified.

Pours a deep chestnut brown, not dark enough to block light.

Crisp malty aroma, and i'm obviously getting lime from the lime wedge. It's an accompanying flavor, though i'm generally adverse toany beers that require fruit. This one doesnt require the lime to be there, but the contrasting flavors are interesting. I think the lime is in there as cinqo de mayo was last week...

A great drinker! Very tasty.
May 11, 2009
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Reviewed by RedDiamond from Oregon

3.55/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
This black lager is not a schwarzbier but is categorized as a dark American lager and is based on a lineage that includes Michelob Dark by way of the Munich dunkel. It is more of a deep radiant red than the black beer its name suggests, though it passes for shadowed brown in the intermittent light of the bar. It tastes of brown malts, but with a clean, lagered finish and restrained bittering emphasizing caramel-coffee character.

The version I drank of this at The Bend Brewing Brewpub was not identical to the one that brought home a gold medal at the GABF just days earlier in Denver. It's not unlike Modelo Negro and drinks reasonably well though in my view there are numerous beers in the Bend Brewing portfolio more interesting than this.
Oct 21, 2008
Black Diamond Lager from Bend Brewing Company
Beer rating: 82 out of 100 with 12 ratings