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Mönchshof Schwarzbier
Kulmbacher Brauerei AG
- From:
- Kulmbacher Brauerei AG
- Germany
- Style:
- Schwarzbier
Ranked #11 - ABV:
- 4.9%
- Score:
- 90
Ranked #9,157 - Avg:
- 4.03 | pDev: 11.17%
- Reviews:
- 408
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Feb 27, 2024
- Added:
- Mar 19, 2002
- Wants:
- 114
- Gots:
- 79
With an irresistible, flowery hop bitterness that sets it apart from all others, Mönchshof Schwarzbier is relatively light in body – but bursting with character. Its dark, roasted, slightly chocolatey and warming palate is astounding for such a refreshing and drinkable beer. The hearty taste and seductive burt sienna color come from the deep-roasted barley used in every batch.
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Ratings by Gmann:
Reviewed by Gmann from New York
3.53/5 rDev -12.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.53/5 rDev -12.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Pours a very very dark brown color with a nice creamy white head that left plenty of clingy lacing on the glass. The aroma is of sweet caramel and fermented red grapes. The taste is of a watery milk chocolate, similar to Nestles Quik. There is also a raisin & carob presence. The roasted malt is very light and does not add much flavor to the brew. The feel is light with soft carbonation; finishes sweet and slightly sticky. A very average swarzbier. I was hoping for more of a roasted malt presence. I always question the freshness of these German brews that I get, perhaps this was on the older side. I still prefer the Sam Adams or Sprecher Schwarzbiers.
Jan 09, 2010More User Ratings:
Reviewed by Gatch from Massachusetts
4.38/5 rDev +8.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
4.38/5 rDev +8.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Been looking for this one for my entire time in Germany as it's one of my favorite styles but the particular style from this brewery isn't commonly available where I live. This, along with many other beers from this brewery, were at the huge liquor store north of Stuttgart in Kornwestheim. e0,5l swing-top bottle dated 31.05.24. I've been drinking more Munich Dunkels than Schwarzbiers lately and I forgot how different they are. Super chocolatey and malty, more like a porter compared to a Dunkel. That rich aroma and flavor of charred malt, rich earth, sweet yet bitter dark chocolate. Stays consistent throughout and finishes so smoothly. Great body and feel without being heavy, the classic light lager body. Truly great, I can see why it's ranked so highly.
Feb 27, 2024Reviewed by AzfromOz from Australia
4.05/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
4.05/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
I drank this at the Holmernhof Camping & Mehr in Germany, on an overnight stop between Pilsen and Salzburg in September 2023.
L: Dark, muddy, rusty brown with a frothy coffee-coloured head. Carbonation can be seen rushing up the glass.
S: The nose is black bread, dried red fruits and caramel malt. There's also a touch of cola and molasses.
T: The molasses and black bread come to the fore in the mouth. There's also cherry and blackcurrant. The finish is very dry.
M: Mouthfeel is full and creamy, and carbonation is mild, but the finish is a little thin and abrupt.
O: This is a very nice beer, let down a little bit by a thin, abrupt finish that probably cost it a quarter mark.
Cheers!
#392
Dec 13, 2023L: Dark, muddy, rusty brown with a frothy coffee-coloured head. Carbonation can be seen rushing up the glass.
S: The nose is black bread, dried red fruits and caramel malt. There's also a touch of cola and molasses.
T: The molasses and black bread come to the fore in the mouth. There's also cherry and blackcurrant. The finish is very dry.
M: Mouthfeel is full and creamy, and carbonation is mild, but the finish is a little thin and abrupt.
O: This is a very nice beer, let down a little bit by a thin, abrupt finish that probably cost it a quarter mark.
Cheers!
#392
Rated by Vlad11 from England
4/5 rDev -0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev -0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
caffe mocha, cream, bready notes, a hint of fruits and chocolate, medium body, ends abruptly not much bitterness. very nice. complex.
Sep 27, 2023Reviewed by Sigmund from Norway
3.3/5 rDev -18.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
3.3/5 rDev -18.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Feb. 2002: Sure it's black - but I'd go for any Irish or Imperial Stout instead, any time. Disappointing lack of flavour and "bite". Of course it's drinkable, but I expected more.
Oct 22, 2022Reviewed by Jeez from Massachusetts
4.29/5 rDev +6.5%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.29/5 rDev +6.5%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
It pours dark brown with a light brown head. Smells absolutely delectable with toasted malt and sweet vanilla over a backdrop of pleasant grain and nuttiness. While the aroma packs a punch, the taste is much more mild. Deep malt and light sweetness are present with only slight bitterness. It's light and easy-drinking with medium carbonation. I would have it again.
Feb 20, 2021Reviewed by Sludgeman from District of Columbia
3.58/5 rDev -11.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.58/5 rDev -11.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
A crowler from Dominion Beer and Wine.
Not impressed with this one more like a Dunkel. Lacking in any level of sweetness and too heavy. Not the typical refreshing beer I have come to love.
Sep 05, 2020Not impressed with this one more like a Dunkel. Lacking in any level of sweetness and too heavy. Not the typical refreshing beer I have come to love.
Reviewed by Steve555 from Wales
4.18/5 rDev +3.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.18/5 rDev +3.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Look is two finger light brown head with solid dark brown body, head retention is good and stays with you throughout leaving good lacing.
Aroma of chestnut, raisins, blackcurrant
Taste burnt malts, very subtle bitterness and black coffee with dark bitter chocolate in the aftertaste.
Feel is light to medium carbonation with a tingling sweetness on the palate, semi dry.
Overall it is a tasty full beer retaining the refreshment of a lager as well.
Aug 11, 2020Aroma of chestnut, raisins, blackcurrant
Taste burnt malts, very subtle bitterness and black coffee with dark bitter chocolate in the aftertaste.
Feel is light to medium carbonation with a tingling sweetness on the palate, semi dry.
Overall it is a tasty full beer retaining the refreshment of a lager as well.
Mönchshof Schwarzbier from Kulmbacher Brauerei AG
Beer rating:
90 out of
100 with
738 ratings
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