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Roaring Table Brewing Company
- From:
- Roaring Table Brewing Company
- Illinois, United States
- Style:
- Schwarzbier
Ranked #55 - ABV:
- 5.1%
- Score:
- 89
Ranked #17,017 - Avg:
- 4.02 | pDev: 7.21%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 3
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Mar 30, 2026
- Added:
- Nov 16, 2017
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
SCORE
89
Very Good
89
Very Good
A dark lager fermented with German yeast, this style deserves more love. It’s subtly roasty, with notes of cocoa powder and milk chocolate on a crisp, clean body.
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Reviewed by steveh from Illinois
3.95/5 rDev -1.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.95/5 rDev -1.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
I know I've tried this in the past, surprised I've never reviewed it.
Purchased at the taproom -- where I also had it on tap. Canned 01.27.26. Poured into a wide, stout mug.
L -- Deep, dark chestnut with a dense, light tan head that holds up well.
S -- Roasted malts, clay earthiness, herbal hops, light cocoa.
T -- Roasted malts up front with mellow dark fruit and spicy, herbal hops. Spicy bitterness in the finish and aftertaste. Some light cocoa in the aftertaste.
F -- Body is medium with a crisp, dry mouthfeel.
O -- A nice rendition of the style. The draft I had at the taproom was much smoother, less dry, but I like having the can for home enjoyment.
Mar 07, 2026Purchased at the taproom -- where I also had it on tap. Canned 01.27.26. Poured into a wide, stout mug.
L -- Deep, dark chestnut with a dense, light tan head that holds up well.
S -- Roasted malts, clay earthiness, herbal hops, light cocoa.
T -- Roasted malts up front with mellow dark fruit and spicy, herbal hops. Spicy bitterness in the finish and aftertaste. Some light cocoa in the aftertaste.
F -- Body is medium with a crisp, dry mouthfeel.
O -- A nice rendition of the style. The draft I had at the taproom was much smoother, less dry, but I like having the can for home enjoyment.
Rated by emerge077 from Illinois
4.25/5 rDev +5.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.25/5 rDev +5.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Roaring Table #57
Mar 06, 2026
Reviewed by barnzy78 from Illinois
3.92/5 rDev -2.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.92/5 rDev -2.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
16oz can, date stamped 09/21/23
L: dark brown body with mahogany at the edges; tall & foamy khaki head
S: roasted grain, cocoa, coffee, caramel
T: caramelized grain, roast, coffee, cocoa nib, cola, black tea, earthy hops
F: medium body, moderate carbonation, balanced finish
O: delicious lager from a brewery I don’t see enough of
Nov 18, 2023L: dark brown body with mahogany at the edges; tall & foamy khaki head
S: roasted grain, cocoa, coffee, caramel
T: caramelized grain, roast, coffee, cocoa nib, cola, black tea, earthy hops
F: medium body, moderate carbonation, balanced finish
O: delicious lager from a brewery I don’t see enough of
Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois
4/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Canned 9/21/23; drank 11/5/23 @ the Yarchives.
Opaque dark brown appearance.
A rough pour yielded a HUGE tan head; a thick curtain of tree-rung lacing remained.
Cocoa, autumn leaves, mild black coffee & faint orange citrus notes in the nose.
Creamy medium mouthfeel.
Mild caramel & autumn leaf flavors up front; mild black coffee & orange citrus notes on the finish.
Balanced & tasty; I'd have another.
Nov 06, 2023Opaque dark brown appearance.
A rough pour yielded a HUGE tan head; a thick curtain of tree-rung lacing remained.
Cocoa, autumn leaves, mild black coffee & faint orange citrus notes in the nose.
Creamy medium mouthfeel.
Mild caramel & autumn leaf flavors up front; mild black coffee & orange citrus notes on the finish.
Balanced & tasty; I'd have another.
Rated by Hopheadjeffery from Illinois
3.79/5 rDev -5.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.79/5 rDev -5.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Sampled in a taster glass from draft at Roaring Table Brewing on September 5, 2020.
Oct 04, 2020
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