Schwarzbier (Black Beer)

Schwarzbier (Black Beer) is an German Lager beer style. Brewers Association category: German-Style Schwarzbier. It typically presents as very dark brown to black, with a pale-colored head..

ABV: 3.8%-4.9%
IBU: 22-30
OG: 1.044-1.052
FG: 1.010-1.015

Alcohol & Bitterness

ABV:3.8%-4.9%

ABW:3.0%-3.9%

IBU:22-30

Perceived Bitterness:

Low to medium

Color & Appearance

Color:

Very dark brown to black, with a pale-colored head.

Clarity:

Beer color may be too dark to perceive. When clarity is perceivable, chill haze should not be present.

Gravity & Body

Original Gravity:1.044-1.052

Original Gravity °P:11-12.9

Final Gravity:1.010-1.015

Final Gravity °P:2.6-3.8

Body:

Low to medium-low

Flavor Profiles

Malt Profile:

Medium malt aroma displays a mild roasted malt character. Malt sweetness is low to medium and displays a mild roasted malt character without bitterness.

Hop Profile:

Hop aroma and flavor is very low to low, derived from noble-type hops.

Fermentation Character:

Fruity esters and diacetyl should not be present.

2026 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines used with permission of Brewers Association .

No beers have been reviewed in this style.