Schwarzbier
Great Lakes Brewing Co.

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From:
Great Lakes Brewing Co.
 
Ohio, United States
Style:
Schwarzbier
ABV:
5.3%
Score:
Needs more ratings
Avg:
3.9 | pDev: 6.15%
Reviews:
4
Ratings:
6
Status:
Active
Rated:
Feb 27, 2015
Added:
Apr 14, 2004
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  1
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Recent ratings and reviews.
Ratings by WVbeergeek:
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Reviewed by WVbeergeek from West Virginia

4/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Appearance: Deep amber brown tan full head leaves scattered lacing. Aroma: Soft dark roasted malts but relatively clean aromatics with some German hops peeking through, dead on for a black pils. Taste: Perfect balance slight fruity edge, slight bitter herbal hops nice session brew. Mouthfeel: Medium to light body slightly creamy edge very nice. Drinkability: Excellent brew well made perfect for the style guidelines of this brew very enjoyable yet mild.
Apr 28, 2004
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.86 by jmartinger from Pennsylvania

Feb 27, 2015
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Reviewed by neenerzig from Ohio

3.86/5  rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Another on-tap only "pub exclusive" only available at the GLBC. Served in a pint glass, this beer draws a clear dark brown color with some deep ruby highlights when held up to the light. Has a slightly off-white head about an inch thick when first serves to me that settles to a thin ring lining he inside of the glass along with very nice lacing. Aromas of roasted caramel malt sweetness along with a a slight touch of hops. The taste is pretty much the same, with a nice roasted caramel sweetness that gives way to a slight hop presence. Nor a complex flavor profile, and that is okay as it is spot on for the style. Has a crisp, smooth light to medium bodied mouthfeel with moderate carbonation. Easy to drink in the manner it should be.

Eric
Feb 10, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by brpendergast85 from District of Columbia

Jun 22, 2014
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Reviewed by beergeek279 from Pennsylvania

4.3/5  rDev +10.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Served in a pint at Great Lakes tap room. The color was black, with a wispy white head. The smell was a nice strong roastiness. The taste was very nicely coffee roasted malt, with the clean lager finish. Mouthfeel was average. As for drinkability, this is one that I could have several of.

If I hadn't had the Black Ocean right before I went, this could well be my favorite schwarzbier. A solid near stout quality makes this one worthwhile and one I'd love to have again.
May 28, 2004
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Reviewed by Ahhdball from Ohio

3.87/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Deep amber to black with no head to see. Faint roasted malt but very vague. Light taste, slightly hoppy with a light refreshing finish. Smooth on the way down, a nice fluffy mouthfeel. This is the second Schwarzbier I've had so I don't feel qualified to judge the style but all around this is a great dark refreshment.
May 10, 2004
Schwarzbier from Great Lakes Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 3.9 out of 5 with 6 ratings