Schwarz
Upland Brewing Company

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From:
Upland Brewing Company
 
Indiana, United States
Style:
Schwarzbier
ABV:
5.3%
Score:
81
Avg:
3.51 | pDev: 11.68%
Reviews:
24
Ratings:
45
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 03, 2015
Added:
Jun 25, 2008
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  1
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Ratings by ygtbsm94:
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Rated by ygtbsm94 from Utah

3/5  rDev -14.5%

Jan 13, 2012
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.35 by LeeEvolved from Virginia

Mar 03, 2015
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Reviewed by RyanPoff from Tennessee

3.63/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
A: Jet black with about a finger of toffee colored head quickly retreating.

S: Lighter malts, a bit of caramel and chocolate. Along the lines of what you'd expect but not as intense as most dark beers.

T: lightly toasted malts, hints of dark chocolate with a distinct bitterness on back end.

M: Well carbonated and peppy, light on the tongue. Excellent for a lager.

A solid, if I memorable, outing.
Jan 25, 2015
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Reviewed by Tsar_Riga from Minnesota

3.71/5  rDev +5.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
A - Very dark, semi-transparent body, with a very light head. Some lacing.

S - Pretty closed down, but roasted notes are present, a subtle sweet note.

T - The main element is a roasted malt, hitting caramel and burnt sugar notes, a bit of dark chocolate, and a close with some bitterness and acidity, but all very light on the tongue.

M - Very brisk carbonation. No real drying.

O - A decent, bright beer, with nice bright malt elements. Straightforward but definitely tasty.
Jan 19, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by ChrisWashington from Indiana

Dec 30, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by Drknight from Virginia

Nov 09, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by Nachos4two from Illinois

Jun 05, 2013
 
Rated: 2.5 by pjs234 from Connecticut

May 24, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by zrab11 from Indiana

Feb 26, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by AmitC from New York

Feb 23, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by outrage213 from Indiana

Feb 06, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by CreamandCrimson from Illinois

Jan 17, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by freewill35 from Indiana

Dec 28, 2012
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Reviewed by barczar from Kentucky

3.53/5  rDev +0.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Pours an opaque deep brown with amber highlights and a half inch khaki head that slowly dissipates, leaving lines of lacing.

Deeply toasted and lightly roasted malt forms the initial aroma, with secondary notes if chocolate, coffee, nuts, and earthy hops adding intrigue.

Flavor is primarily roasty malt, with a light underlying dark fruity character. The finish is fairly dry and reminiscent of toasted walnuts and coffee, with a hint of chocolate.

Body is moderate, somewhat creamy, with spritzy carbonation and a touch of grainy astringency.

Overall, a decent brew, lots of roasted malt character, but that underlying fruity character is somewhat offputting. Reminds me of a coffee stout made with cheap coffee...almost acrid.
Dec 23, 2012
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Reviewed by rlee1390 from Indiana

3.4/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
A-Black in the glass, two finger head almost tan head, tries to leave behind some lacing, clear ruby around the edges

S-Coffee, dirt with roasted/burnt notes.

T-Sweet, some coffee and dirt. Roasted Malt, ends with a toffee like flavor. However something doesn't balance well. Burnt notes. Apples? Something is off.

M-Light and highly carbonated.

O-Something is off with this beer, love the style but something is awry here.
Nov 24, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by bzach from Indiana

Oct 21, 2012
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Reviewed by RickS95 from Indiana

3.86/5  rDev +10%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Almost the perfect looking beer. Jet black, maybe a hint of light black, but seriously black. The head is extremely thick and dense. Great retention. Eventually, crazy thick lacing. The head is beige in color.

Nothing complex, very simply malt. The faintest bit of charred smell.

Has a pretty good flavor of malt with some smoke and char, kind of earthy.

Light mouthfeel, despite the dark color. A bit loose and watery, nothing unusual for a lager, just not my style. No hop presence. Mostly a wet feeling finish.

Overall, it's a good beer, something I'd definitely drink again. A bit more alcohol would be welcomed.
Oct 04, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by kuestegg

Sep 04, 2012
 
Rated: 3.75 by Huntingtonbasser from Indiana

Aug 21, 2012
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Reviewed by rhoadsrage from Illinois

3.9/5  rDev +11.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
(Served in a strange)

A- This beer pours a jet black body with a thick creamy light tan head that last a good bit.

S- The clean mineral aroma has some black malt notes that smell well lagered

T- The smooth black malt has a flinty flavor to it with some raw oat hints to follow. There is a hint of tartness and grain in the finish with a slightly dry coffee roasted malt note that lingers.

M- This beer has a medium mouthfeel with a gentle fizz and no alcohol heat.

O- This beer has a nice smooth black lager flavor with some good roasted malt characters.
Aug 20, 2012
Schwarz from Upland Brewing Company
Beer rating: 81 out of 100 with 45 ratings