German Beer Appreciation 2025

I have not seen the Schwarzbier locally, would love to give it a try; Schwarzbier is one of my favorite styles!

how does it compare to other Schwarzbier's you have tried?

 

The Schwarzbiers that I've had have been few and far between so I can't say whether it's a good one for the style in comparison to others. However, I do really like it if that counts for anything.

It has very light roastiness, a medium mouthfeel, and the head was creamy when first poured, although it ended up being just a ring around the edge on top after a few minutes

I was curious for details about the beers so I looked at von Trapp's website. Strangely it's nowhere to be found. I did note that they describe their beers as being Austrian versions of the styles, whatever that may mean.

I liked the beer mostly because it has only light roastiness, and I would buy it again.

 

Well not exactly German, but it is close. I live on the border between Germany and Austria.

 

I don't think that's necessarily right, either. After all, both the SN Okto and Stiegl posts could fit easily into the Lager Love thread.

After all, it's not the German STYLE Beer Appreciation thread.

 

@ATL6245 started this thread and in the OP (with emphasis in bold by me):

"The main criteria are beers made in Germany; however, if you find a non-German based brewery doing a style justice, by all means share!"

And as per the direction above, in post #27, ATL6245 discussed a US brewed Dunkel:



Prost!

 

Pretty fresh Bit on a train, a setting where industrial Pilsner just feels right.

 

Weltenburger Kloster Helles. BBD 02/26. Advertised as "smooth and mild" and I agree. Nothing outstanding here. Good, clean beer that I was happy to try.

 

I'll just reiterate by pointing to the thread's title and @ATL6245 's "main criteria." Not in bold by anyone.

But let's go ahead and make up the rules as we go, seems to be working wonders for politics these days.

 

My wife makes me keep Weihenstephaner Helles in the bar or the house too. But we don't get it in cans here.

 

Totally agree with the pairing, you were fortunate to have that style available at a BBQ joint!
Enjoying a lovely Doppelbock from Tucher. I bought it back in April but was lost in the bottle shuffle in my beer fridge. Best by Dec 05 2025, this one is drinking pretty darn good. Big on the toasted bread, i am also getting a touch of apple. Hopping is nicely done leaving a style appropriate slight sweetness. Well done, rated 4.28.
Cheers!
Tom

 

I love that beer. I can’t say that any of the rest of Warsteiner’s offerings do much for me, but the Dunkel is a treat.

 

Yep, I still had one left. And it's just as tasty as it was back in May. My favorite beer style.