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Schwarze Gams

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A black, bottom-fermented organic bock that takes its colour from dark roasted malts. Roast, caramel malt and cocoa lead the nose, with a hint of plum; cherries and grapes open the palate, then fine roast, caramel, toffee and dried fruit follow, and coffee carries the finish. Creamy and softly sparkling, with a harmonious, balancing bitterness; 6.2% ABV, 23 IBU.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter23 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
roastedcoffeecaramel
roasted
coffee
caramel
dark fruit
chocolate
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced roasted malt character—dark grain, cocoa, and coffee dominate.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Schwarze Gams

◎ Appearance

Deep black colour, opaque and impenetrable to light. The head forms dense and creamy, with fine retention and persistent lacing down the glass. Soft carbonation creates a gentle, delicate bead that rises through the body.

deep blackopaquecreamy headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced roasted malt character—dark grain, cocoa, and coffee dominate. Caramel sweetness emerges underneath, accompanied by subtle stone fruit notes of plum. A hint of dried dark fruit lingers in the background, adding complexity to the bouquet.

roasted graincocoacoffeecarameldark fruit

◐ Taste

The palate enters with bright acidity and fresh cherry and grape notes that cut through the malt richness. Mid-palate develops into layered roast, caramel, toffee, and dried fruit flavours, creating a full, creamy mouthfeel. The finish is marked by coffee and fine roast bitterness, balanced and restrained rather than aggressive.

cherry, grape entryroast, toffee, caramelcreamy texturebalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

Coffee notes carry into a clean, moderately long finish with lingering roast character. The aftertaste remains smooth and dry, with no harsh edges or astringency.

coffee aftertasteclean, dry
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
79
Serve at 9–12°C

Serve at 9–12°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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What is a Bock?

Bocks are strong German lagers with 6.5–7.5% ABV. Rich malt sweetness — toast, chocolate, caramel — with low bitterness and a warming finish.

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