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Midnight Magic

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A full-flavored but light-bodied dark beer that keeps the roasted, malty goodness of a stout without the bitter bite. The brewers say some call making it sorcery, but they call it craftsmanship, with maybe a little sorcery. They describe it as an unsuspecting crowd favorite brewed in the Schwarzbier style.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark30
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
roastedmaltyclean
roasted
malty
clean
coffee
Aroma
Roasted grain and dark chocolate lead the nose, with gentle suggestions of coffee and cocoa beneath.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Midnight Magic

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany to near-black in the glass, revealing garnet highlights when held to light. The head is modest but persistent, with fine Schaumkleiden clinging to the walls. Carbonation is restrained and even, presenting a still, composed surface.

deep mahoganyfine lacinglow carbonation

◌ Aroma

Roasted grain and dark chocolate lead the nose, with gentle suggestions of coffee and cocoa beneath. A subtle herbal note from noble hops provides balance without aggression. The malt foundation is substantial yet never heavy or burnt.

roasted graindark chocolatenoble hop restraint

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty, with roasted character unfolding across the mid-palate without astringency. Coffee and subtle cocoa notes persist alongside a controlled bitterness that frames rather than dominates. The body remains light and clean despite the full flavor, finishing with a whisper of hop dryness.

smooth malty entrycontrolled roastclean finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste trails off gently with lingering roast and a faint coffee echo. Bitterness recedes gracefully, leaving no harshness or cloying sweetness behind.

soft faderoasted echo
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
77
Finish
76
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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