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Eibauer Schwarzbier

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A finely spiced black beer, full-bodied and elegant in character. Eibau has brewed it since the village's Landbrauerei was built by the Zittau Braukommune in 1810, and the brewery counts it among the oldest Schwarzbiere in Germany. A bottom-fermented Vollbier at 4.5% ABV, made from nothing but brewing water, barley malt and hops.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark30
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
spicycleanmalty
spicy
clean
malty
roasted
coffee
Aroma
The nose opens with roasted grain and subtle coffee notes, backed by a gentle spice character that suggests restraint in hopping.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Eibauer Schwarzbier

◎ Appearance

Deep black with mahogany highlights at the rim when held to light. The beer presents excellent clarity despite its dark color, crowned by a dense tan head with strong adhesion to the glass. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, lending a refined visual presence.

deep blackmahogany rimexcellent claritydense head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with roasted grain and subtle coffee notes, backed by a gentle spice character that suggests restraint in hopping. Soft malt undertones—neither heavy nor woody—create an inviting foundation. Noble hop varieties contribute a clean, herbal accent without aggressive floral or citrus intrusion.

roasted graincoffee nuancenoble hopsspiced malt

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied and smooth, with roasted malt flavors developing across the mid-palate alongside a light coffee undertone. Spice emerges as a defining element, lending complexity without harshness. Bitterness is restrained at 25 IBU, allowing malt character to lead while providing clean balance and a crisp, dry finish on the palate.

roasted maltsmooth bodyspiced complexityclean finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste lingers gently with residual roasted grain and a whisper of coffee, fading into a dry, mineral crispness. The finish is medium in length, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

drymedium lengthmineral crispness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
83
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

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What is a Schwarzbier?

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