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Cowboy

Brauerei Hummel
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🌍 Germany · Schwarzbier · One of 45 Schwarzbiers in hopIQ

Hummel's Schwarzbier pours black and is brewed with a measured share of roasted malt at around 12.6 °P. The roast gives notes of dark chocolate, coffee and dark bread crust without turning acrid, while a light caramel sweetness rounds out the middle. The brewery calls it strong-flavoured and slightly bitter; hops and roast together dry the finish. The body stays medium and smooth despite the colour.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark30
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Schwarzbier.
Malt character
roasted
chocolate
coffee
bready
caramel
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cowboy

Appearance

Cowboy pours a deep black with a dense, tan head that clings to the glass with good retention. The body is opaque and impenetrable to light, characteristic of the Schwarzbier style. Carbonation is moderate and evenly distributed, lending a soft, creamy texture to the pour.

jet blackdense headopaque

Aroma

The nose leads with roasted malt notes—dark chocolate, espresso, and the crust of dark bread emerging clearly. Beneath these primary aromas sits a subtle caramel sweetness that softens the roast without sweetening the overall impression. The roasted character dominates, with no harsh acridness; the profile remains balanced and inviting.

roasted maltdark chocolatecoffeecaramel sweetness

Taste

The palate opens with pronounced roasted and chocolate flavors, followed by a malty mid-palate where dark bread notes and caramel provide textural depth. Bitterness builds gradually from the hop and roast combination, creating a dry sensation without harshness. The medium body remains smooth throughout, allowing each layer of flavor to register clearly.

bittersweet roastchocolate and coffeedry finishsmooth body

Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering roasted and hoppy notes that fade gradually. No cloying sweetness remains; the aftertaste is crisp and malty, leaving a gentle bitterness on the palate.

dry, maltylingering roast
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
85
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Cowboy

Serve at 7–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Cowboy

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same roasted, chocolate, coffee character as Cowboy will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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