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Midnight Black Lager

Stevens Point Brewery
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🌍 United States · Schwarzbier · One of 53 Schwarzbiers in hopIQ

This beer joined the year-round range at the end of 2024 as a dark, bottom-fermented brew in the black lager tradition. Roasted malt shapes the nose with notes of dark bread crust, light coffee and cocoa, while a subtle caramel sweetness sits underneath. The palate stays medium-light: gentle roast, a touch of dark chocolate and soft caramel, then a crisp, clean finish that keeps the roast from turning heavy or harsh.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
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
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

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

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Midnight Black Lager

◎ Appearance

Deep black color with opaque density, characteristic of the Schwarzbier style. A dense, persistent tan head builds with a pour and maintains fine Schaumhaftung down the glass. The carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, lending subtle liveliness without aggressive effervescence.

deep blackopaquepersistent headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with roasted malt character: dark bread crust, toasted grain, and a gentle coffee note provide the foundation. Beneath this roast profile sits a subtle cocoa undertone and a whisper of caramel sweetness, creating a layered, malt-driven bouquet. Noble hop presence is restrained, allowing the roasted complexity to dominate without harshness.

dark bread crusttoasted maltlight coffeecocoa, caramel sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and medium-light on the palate, with gentle roast providing texture without heaviness. Mid-palate introduces dark chocolate and soft caramel notes, balancing the dry roasted grain with subtle sweetness. The finish arrives crisp and clean, with restrained bitterness (18 IBU) that clears the roast quickly and prevents any lingering harshness.

gentle roastdark chocolatesoft caramelclean, crisp finish

◑ Finish

Short to medium finish with a dry, grainy aftertaste that fades cleanly. No harsh roast character or astringency persists; the beer concludes dry and refreshing, inviting another sip.

dry, grainy aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Midnight Black Lager

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 Midnight Black Lager

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, crisp character as Midnight Black Lager will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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