Black Lager
The Civil Life Brewing Company
- From:
- The Civil Life Brewing Company
- Missouri, United States
- Style:
- Schwarzbier
Ranked #113 - ABV:
- 4.5%
- Score:
- 86
Ranked #24,697 - Avg:
- 3.83 | pDev: 6.27%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 4
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Aug 10, 2025
- Added:
- May 05, 2013
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 1
SCORE
86
Very Good
86
Very Good
Black Lager Style, a.k.a. ~Schwarzbier~ is flowing through the taps. As we pour you a beer you'll notice that this Lager is pretty darn dark- not quite black, but getting there. The next thing you'll notice is a subtle off-white cap of foam and a discreet, fragrant roast aroma. Hopefully the next thing you notice is that you are drinking and enjoying it. Black Lagers are in a pretty narrow category and while ours does have an apparent edge from roasted malt, the relaxed and clean nature of the Pils Malt base really makes this beer a solid drinker. Hops are from Hallertau again and ABV clocks in at 4.5 so you don't have to clock out.
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Reviewed by Franziskaner from Missouri
3.94/5 rDev +2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.94/5 rDev +2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Black in color with a fingernail of beige on top. The aroma is of dark bread and roasted malt. I'm tasting sweet, dark malt and honey wheat bread. The mouth is dry and refreshing.
Oct 24, 2022
Reviewed by jmdrpi from Pennsylvania
3.96/5 rDev +3.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.96/5 rDev +3.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
On draft in shaker pint.
Very dark brown, not quite black.thick cream colored head that sticks around. Good lacing. Mild roast aroma. Taste has notes of milk chocolate and toasted marshmallow. Good balance, not sweet nor dry. Thin to medium bodied. Flavorful but easy drinking.
Aug 22, 2017Very dark brown, not quite black.thick cream colored head that sticks around. Good lacing. Mild roast aroma. Taste has notes of milk chocolate and toasted marshmallow. Good balance, not sweet nor dry. Thin to medium bodied. Flavorful but easy drinking.
Reviewed by Tone from Missouri
3.89/5 rDev +1.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.89/5 rDev +1.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours a clear, black color. 1/4 inch head of an off-white color. Good retention and good lacing. Smells of roasted malt, sweet malt, hint of yeast, slight hop, hint of coffee, and slight caramel malt. Fits the style of a Schwarzbier. Mouth feel is sharp and clean, with a low carbonation level. Tastes of roasted malt, sweet malt, hint of caramel malt, hint of yeast, and a hint of hop. Overall, very fresh tasting. Good appearance, aroma, feel, body, and blend.
Jun 07, 2013
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