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St. Afra Schwarz

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Spicy roast aromas rise from this deep mahogany, red-shimmering beer and mingle with the scent of brewed coffee. A gently sparkling Schwarzbier, it recalls espresso, rounded off by roasted and licorice notes, under a creamy beige head. It is made from water, barley malt and hops, with 11.7% original gravity and 4.9% ABV, and is recommended at 7–8 °C.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark30
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedcoffeespicy
roasted
coffee
spicy
malty
clean
Aroma
Spicy roast aromas dominate the nose, mingling with brewed coffee and espresso notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for St. Afra Schwarz

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany with red shimmer, presenting a rich yet translucent body when held to light. A gently sparkling carbonation rises through the glass, topped with a creamy beige head that settles into fine lacing.

deep mahoganyred shimmercreamy headgentle carbonation

◌ Aroma

Spicy roast aromas dominate the nose, mingling with brewed coffee and espresso notes. Subtle licorice undertones emerge beneath the roasted character, creating a complex, layered bouquet without aggressive alcohol vapors.

spicy roastbrewed coffeeespressolicorice

◐ Taste

The palate opens with rounded roasted grain and coffee flavors, supported by a gentle malt sweetness and creamy mouthfeel. Licorice and spice notes persist through the mid-palate, while moderate bitterness (25 IBU) provides balance without dominating, keeping the profile smooth and integrated.

roasted graincoffeemalt sweetnesssmooth bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and crisp, with lingering roasted and licorice notes fading gracefully. A light, dry aftertaste leaves the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

clean finishlicorice fadelight dry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
75
Finish
74
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

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What is a Schwarzbier?

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