Blackwing Lager
Union Craft Brewing Company

Blackwing LagerBlackwing Lager
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From:
Union Craft Brewing Company
 
Maryland, United States
Style:
Schwarzbier
Ranked #61
ABV:
4.9%
Score:
87
Ranked #16,859
Avg:
3.87 | pDev: 9.82%
Reviews:
29
Ratings:
159
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 02, 2023
Added:
Jan 13, 2013
Wants:
  3
Gots:
  36
A Champion of Flavor

This crisp clean dark lager begins with hints of roasted coffee beans and rich chocolate but showcases a surprisingly light body and mouthfeel. This Schwarzbier (German for “Black Beer”) is moderately hopped with Noble German hops that complement the delicate malt backbone. Not to be underestimated this light lager is a true champion of flavor! Caw!

BITTERNESS (IBU): 27
COLOR: Dark brown
MALT: Pilsner, Munich Carared, Carafa, Caramunich Type 2
HOPS: Perle
YEAST: German Lager
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Ratings by cgrunin:
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Rated by cgrunin from Texas

3.78/5  rDev -2.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

May 24, 2017
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.04 by Mac_Cheesin from Maryland

Mar 02, 2023
 
 
Rated: 4.02 by Hockey_Fan from Maryland

Sep 14, 2022
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Reviewed by jonphisher from New Jersey

3.93/5  rDev +1.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A deep deep dark brown; which only shows when backlit. Nice light brown head; very nice retention in form of a noticeable cap of creamy light brown. There is also some decent yet splotchy lacing.

Nose is at first a light baking chocolate, a very subtle roast that is reminiscent of a very light coffee. I notice a small amount of hops as well, they contribute an almost moist forest air sort of vibe.

The taste leans mostly into the soft chocolatey coffee, a minor lightly burnt toast like note. Minor noble hops on the finish.

Mouthfeel is light but full and creamy mouthfeel, a minor roasty bitterness on a beer that finishes very clean and moderately dry.

A very smooth and easy drinking schwarzbier, to me it is mostly chocolate forward with a little bit of coffee roast.
Aug 27, 2022
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Reviewed by nick_perry from North Carolina

4.14/5  rDev +7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Black color, foamy two-finger white head with retention. Malt forward. Notes of coffee, chocolate, and pumpernickel. Supposedly on nitro, but not as smooth and creamy as I’d expect for it being served that way. Slightly sweet finish.
May 29, 2022
 
Rated: 4.47 by _Adam_ from Maryland

Mar 11, 2022
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Reviewed by DanO1066 from Maryland

3.69/5  rDev -4.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
A draught pint at JBGB's here in Baltimore: dark reddish brown body w/tan head; coffee & chocolate nose; roasted malt taste; light-medium body; not bad, but I've had better
Oct 02, 2021
 
Rated: 4.18 by Ernald_Elbertson from Delaware

Aug 25, 2021
 
Rated: 3.75 by Skabiski from Maryland

Jul 24, 2021
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Reviewed by HarlotBronte from District of Columbia

4.44/5  rDev +14.7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75
Look: Pours a dark brown with a one finger tan head.
Smell: Roasty, chocolate
Taste: Crisp, clean, roasted coffee
Feel: Light, crisp mouthfeel
Overall: Wonderful representation of a style that should be more common.
May 02, 2021
 
Rated: 4.36 by DAllen6701 from District of Columbia

Apr 06, 2021
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Reviewed by milkshakebeersucks from Maryland

4.09/5  rDev +5.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Solid dark brown appearance with a large tan head and good lacing. Chocolate pops up first in the aroma, closely followed by roasted malts and coffee. Taste reflects those same attributes but does not get too bogged down in malt dominance as the herbal, floral hops add balance. Bitterness more prominent in the aftertaste. Medium bodied, moderately carbonated mouthfeel.
Feb 09, 2021
 
Rated: 4.21 by Snicht from Maryland

Jan 09, 2021
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Reviewed by daliandragon from Maryland

4.06/5  rDev +4.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Walnut brown color with speckles of lace left by an active beige head. Nose is that sweet spot mix of coffee and cola with a touch of molasses or baker's chocolate. Flavor and texture both hit the mark here. The flavor is cocoa powder, dark coffee, and a hint of black licorice. The texture is exquisitely smooth with a heavy dose of carbonation as well. Nice overall effort in an underrated and underrepresented style.
Dec 18, 2020
 
Rated: 4.4 by Golfontap from Maryland

Feb 14, 2020
 
Rated: 4.18 by lccrunchy from Pennsylvania

Dec 28, 2019
 
Rated: 4.14 by EdFed from Illinois

Oct 04, 2019
 
Rated: 3.86 by Chuckdiesel24 from Illinois

Aug 01, 2019
 
Rated: 3.73 by Ritz17 from Maryland

Jun 23, 2019
Blackwing Lager from Union Craft Brewing Company
Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 159 ratings