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Intense roast aromas with a light taste of coffee and chocolate, and fine hop notes on a malty base: this Schwarzbier has 5.3 % ABV at 13.2° Plato. Only water, barley malt and hops go in, brewed in the 20-hectolitre brewhouse on Phoenix-West since 2017.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark30
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedchocolatecoffee
roasted
chocolate
coffee
malty
hoppy
clean
Aroma
Assertive roasted grain and coffee aromas dominate the nose, backed by subtle chocolate notes and a whisper of noble hop character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bergmann Schwarz

◎ Appearance

Deep black color with a dense, tan head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. The beer presents excellent clarity despite its dark complexion, with a steady carbonation that maintains the collar throughout the pour.

deep blacktan headfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Assertive roasted grain and coffee aromas dominate the nose, backed by subtle chocolate notes and a whisper of noble hop character. The bouquet is clean and well-integrated, with no sharp edges or off-notes—malt and roast sit comfortably together.

intense roastcoffee and chocolatenoble hopsclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with roasted malt and coffee, followed by a gentle chocolate sweetness that prevents harshness. Moderate bitterness from the 25 IBUs provides balance without overwhelming; the finish is crisp and dry, with a light body that belies the beer's dark appearance.

roasted maltcoffee and cocoamoderate bitternesscrisp finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is short to medium, fading cleanly with lingering roast and a dry, slightly astringent edge. No cloying sweetness remains.

dry finishroast persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
83
Finish
78
Serve at 7–9°C

Serve at 7–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About Schwarzbier

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What is a Schwarzbier?

Schwarzbier is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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