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Schell's Dark

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Schell's sessionable dark lager — mahogany in the glass, toasted brown-bread malt in the middle, caramel and a whisper of earthy hop underneath. More character than a light beer, more crushable than most craft. This is Schell's answer to what a working-day dark lager should taste like. Quietly complete.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
dark22
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
toastycleancaramel
toasty
clean
caramel
bready
malty
earthy
Aroma
The nose leads with toasted malt character — brown bread, grain husks, a light caramel sweetness.
also:hoppy
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Schell's Dark

◎ Appearance

Mahogany hue that catches light with warm, deep tones characteristic of the amber lager style. The beer presents itself with good clarity and a modest, persistent head that leaves fine lacing on the glass as you drink. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated.

mahoganyclearfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with toasted malt character — brown bread, grain husks, a light caramel sweetness. Beneath this sits a whisper of earthy, noble hop presence that adds subtle complexity without dominating. No phenolic or yeast-driven esters; this is a clean, straightforward aromatic profile.

toasted graincaramel notesearthy hopsclean

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty, with toasted bread and a gentle caramel sweetness that fills the mid-palate without cloying. The bitterness is restrained at 20 IBU, emerging as a dry, earthy backdrop rather than a forward statement. Finish is crisp and clean, designed for easy drinking without sacrificing character.

toasty maltsoft caramelrestrained bitternesssmooth-drinking

◑ Finish

The aftertaste fades quickly to a dry, lightly grainy dryness. A sessionable lager that leaves you ready for the next sip rather than lingering on the palate.

clean drynessquick fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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