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BB Dark Lager

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It opens with bitter chocolate and roasted, toasted notes, rounded off by sweetness; the scent is slightly fruity and spicy with coffee, chocolate and caramel. A mahogany-coloured organic dark lager in the tradition of the Munich Dunkel, in Danish a mørk bajer, with light caramel sweetness, roasted malt, a hint of rye bread and a discreet bitter finish from American hops. Hopped with Saaz, from a love of German brewing traditions.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter21 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
roastedchocolatecaramel
roasted
chocolate
caramel
coffee
malty
spicy
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent roasted malt and bitter chocolate notes, followed by hints of coffee and caramel sweetness.
also:bready,fruity
not found:hoppy,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for BB Dark Lager

◎ Appearance

A mahogany-hued dark lager presenting deep amber-brown tones that catch the light with warmth. The beer displays good clarity with a modest, persistent head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass as you drink. Carbonation is moderate, characteristic of the Dunkel style.

mahogany brownclearfine head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent roasted malt and bitter chocolate notes, followed by hints of coffee and caramel sweetness. A subtle spiciness emerges alongside faintly fruity undertones, with the Saaz hops contributing a light herbal and slightly peppery quality that honors German brewing tradition.

roasted maltchocolate, coffeeSaaz spice

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and rounded, with roasted and toasted malt flavors dominating the palate. Bitter chocolate and caramel provide depth and sweetness, while a faint rye bread character adds complexity. The American hops deliver a discreet bitterness that builds gently through the mid-palate without overwhelming the malt foundation.

roasted, chocolatecaramel sweetnessrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with a subtle bitter edge from the hops lingering on the back of the palate. The aftertaste echoes roasted malt and a touch of cocoa without harshness.

dry finishroasted malt echo
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
77
Appearance
78
Finish
76
Serve at 7–9°C

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

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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