Blackheart
Relic Brewing Co.
- From:
- Relic Brewing Co.
- Connecticut, United States
- Style:
- Schwarzbier
- ABV:
- 6.2%
- Score:
- 91
- Avg:
- 4.17 | pDev: 7.43%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 12
- Status:
- Inactive
- Rated:
- Jul 02, 2017
- Added:
- Feb 27, 2012
- Wants:
- 7
- Gots:
- 4
SCORE
91
Outstanding
91
Outstanding
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Reviewed by smcolw from Massachusetts
3.64/5 rDev -12.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75
3.64/5 rDev -12.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75
Dark brown where no light passes even along the edges of the glass. Beige head that recedes to rim bubbles. Plenty of streaks on the glass for lace.
Rather nondescript smell, it takes some effort to get to the cream and mild chocolate nose.
The flavor is more pronounced. There's chocolate and black patent malts present creating a mocha taste. The body is below expectations (i.e. thinner) with a stronger effervescence. Long aftertaste of semisweet chocolate.
Jul 02, 2017Rather nondescript smell, it takes some effort to get to the cream and mild chocolate nose.
The flavor is more pronounced. There's chocolate and black patent malts present creating a mocha taste. The body is below expectations (i.e. thinner) with a stronger effervescence. Long aftertaste of semisweet chocolate.
Reviewed by CTHomer from Connecticut
3.9/5 rDev -6.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.9/5 rDev -6.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A: opaque; very dark brown in color; 1 finger medium brown head that receded to a thick collar; nice lacing;
S: milk chocolate with deeply roasted grain behind it;
T: chocolate malt for a moment, then deeply roasted grain through the finish; aftertaste is deeply roasted grain and black coffee; mild bitterness at the end;
M: medium bodied; moderate carbonation; lightly dry finish;
O: enjoyable;
May 27, 2017S: milk chocolate with deeply roasted grain behind it;
T: chocolate malt for a moment, then deeply roasted grain through the finish; aftertaste is deeply roasted grain and black coffee; mild bitterness at the end;
M: medium bodied; moderate carbonation; lightly dry finish;
O: enjoyable;
Reviewed by mike22ne from Massachusetts
4.25/5 rDev +1.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.25/5 rDev +1.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
On tap.
Looks good, dark brown/black with reddish hue and a nice tan head.
Smells of roasted barley and chocolate, with earthy hop presence.
Taste is good, lots of bittersweet dark chocolate with malty flavors. Some coffee and lingering bitterness.
Feels smooth and medium body, not too heavy. Dry finish.
Overall a great, tasty beer. Not knowing the style when I tried it, I might have guessed it was a black IPA due to the hops and bitterness, but the focus on malts and the balance in flavors was very nice.
May 07, 2017Looks good, dark brown/black with reddish hue and a nice tan head.
Smells of roasted barley and chocolate, with earthy hop presence.
Taste is good, lots of bittersweet dark chocolate with malty flavors. Some coffee and lingering bitterness.
Feels smooth and medium body, not too heavy. Dry finish.
Overall a great, tasty beer. Not knowing the style when I tried it, I might have guessed it was a black IPA due to the hops and bitterness, but the focus on malts and the balance in flavors was very nice.
Reviewed by TheManiacalOne from Rhode Island
4.02/5 rDev -3.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.02/5 rDev -3.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
On-tap 3/16/2016 at British Beer Company in Walpole, MA, served in a nonic pint glass.
A: The beer is a deep dark brown color, with a large beige head that fades slowly and leaves a thick lace on the glass.
S: The aroma contains lager yeast, coffee, roasted malts and some smoke.
T: The taste starts out bready with flavors of lager yeast and a hearty roasted malt character followed by some smokiness. Then some flavors of coffee and chocolate come in. The hops presence is mild but complementary and brings a good balance. The after-taste is slightly bready and slightly sweet.
M: Crisp and smooth, medium body, medium carbonation, finish is slightly sticky.
O: Tasty, goes down easily, not too filling, decent kick, good representation of style, this is a solid beer to drink for a while if you’re in the mood for the style.
Mar 16, 2017A: The beer is a deep dark brown color, with a large beige head that fades slowly and leaves a thick lace on the glass.
S: The aroma contains lager yeast, coffee, roasted malts and some smoke.
T: The taste starts out bready with flavors of lager yeast and a hearty roasted malt character followed by some smokiness. Then some flavors of coffee and chocolate come in. The hops presence is mild but complementary and brings a good balance. The after-taste is slightly bready and slightly sweet.
M: Crisp and smooth, medium body, medium carbonation, finish is slightly sticky.
O: Tasty, goes down easily, not too filling, decent kick, good representation of style, this is a solid beer to drink for a while if you’re in the mood for the style.
Reviewed by KelsoSaaz from Maine
4.59/5 rDev +10.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.59/5 rDev +10.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Poured into pokal
A: Pours pitch-black with hints of deep brown. British khaki, creamy, 1 finger head that quickly fades.
S: Sort of musty and earthy, but unoffending, smell, like the inside of an older barn. Aroma of coffee grounds, raw cacao and sweet malt.
T: Slightly burnt coffee, bittersweet chocolate and roasted malt. The only lasting flavor comes from the roasty flavors with bitterness that lasts just long enough. Very little in the way of hop flavors; some woody flavors are hiding around.
M: Medium to semi-light in body with moderate to high carbonation.
O: I have been on a Schwarzbier kick lately and this is one of my favorites. Its beautiful to look at, has excellent roasty flavors and has a nice clean lager profile. If you like this style, get this fresh if you can, this is a top-tier American Schwarzbier. Blackheart is a winner in my book.
Mar 11, 2014A: Pours pitch-black with hints of deep brown. British khaki, creamy, 1 finger head that quickly fades.
S: Sort of musty and earthy, but unoffending, smell, like the inside of an older barn. Aroma of coffee grounds, raw cacao and sweet malt.
T: Slightly burnt coffee, bittersweet chocolate and roasted malt. The only lasting flavor comes from the roasty flavors with bitterness that lasts just long enough. Very little in the way of hop flavors; some woody flavors are hiding around.
M: Medium to semi-light in body with moderate to high carbonation.
O: I have been on a Schwarzbier kick lately and this is one of my favorites. Its beautiful to look at, has excellent roasty flavors and has a nice clean lager profile. If you like this style, get this fresh if you can, this is a top-tier American Schwarzbier. Blackheart is a winner in my book.
Reviewed by CTBeerhunter66 from Connecticut
4.32/5 rDev +3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
4.32/5 rDev +3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Had this recently from the brewery.
A - Black - proper carbonation and a nice head
S - Malty and earthy I really enjoy the aroma of his beers in general
T - Just a great example of a malty black lager, chocolate and malt with some roast
M - enough body but still light enough to drink
O - One of my overall favs from Relic, too bad its going away for winter
Apr 02, 2013A - Black - proper carbonation and a nice head
S - Malty and earthy I really enjoy the aroma of his beers in general
T - Just a great example of a malty black lager, chocolate and malt with some roast
M - enough body but still light enough to drink
O - One of my overall favs from Relic, too bad its going away for winter
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