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Ganter Magisch Dunkel

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Ganter's Schwarzbier from Freiburg is the rare dark lager that doesn't lean on roast to impress — instead it's full-bodied and smooth, with toasted malt, subtle dark fruit, and an earthy minerality that feels almost clean despite the deep brown color. The roasted edge sits quietly in the background. Drink it cold, and it becomes the easiest dark beer you'll reach for.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark38
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedmaltydark fruit
roasted
malty
dark fruit
toasty
clean
earthy
Aroma
The nose leads with deep roasted malt character and subtle dark chocolate notes.
also:chocolate,coffee
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ganter Magisch Dunkel

◎ Appearance

Deep black to dark brown liquid with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent tan head. The carbonation is moderate and well-balanced, creating a refined visual presentation typical of a well-crafted Schwarzbier.

deep blackpersistent headclearmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with deep roasted malt character and subtle dark chocolate notes. A clean, inviting maltiness emerges with gentle bread-like undertones, while the mysterious brewing tradition adds intrigue without aggressive hop aromatics.

roasted maltdark chocolatebread notesclean malt

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and medium-bodied with prominent roasted malt flavors balanced by subtle dark chocolate sweetness. The mid-palate showcases a refined bready character with crisp edges, while restrained bitterness (22 IBU) keeps the profile clean and dry without overpowering the delicate roasted notes.

roastedsmooth maltdark chocolatecrisp balance

◑ Finish

A refreshing, dry finish with lingering roasted malt character that clears the palate efficiently. The aftertaste remains clean with subtle chocolate echoes, encouraging another sip.

drycleanrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
82
Finish
81
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Schwarzbier

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