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Störtebeker Schwarz-Bier

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🌍 Germany · Schwarzbier · One of 27 Schwarzbiers in hopIQ

World Beer Awards winning Schwarzbier — roasted malt, dark chocolate and a clean, refreshing finish. International award winner that put Störtebeker on the global craft map.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
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AWARDS

Gold · 2025
European Beer Star 2025
German-Style Schwarzbier
Gold — European Beer Star 2025 (German-Style Schwarzbier)
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Substantial body.

The weight carries the beer on its own, leaving the aromatics free to lead.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Schwarzbier.
Malt character
chocolate
roasted
malty
coffee
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
dark fruit
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FEATURED IN

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Störtebeker Schwarz-Bier

Appearance

Deep ebony black with rich mahogany highlights when held to light, revealing excellent clarity despite its dark coloring. A dense, mocha-colored head forms with impressive retention and fine carbonation streams that persist throughout the pour.

deep blackmahogany highlightsdense headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose leads with inviting roasted malt character, featuring prominent dark chocolate and subtle coffee notes. A clean, grain-forward backdrop supports the darker aromatics without any harsh roasted edges, maintaining the approachable nature typical of the Schwarzbier style.

roasted maltdark chocolatecoffeeclean grain

Taste

Entry is smooth and medium-bodied with immediately perceptible roasted malt complexity and dark chocolate flavors. The mid-palate balances malty sweetness with restrained hop bitterness (24 IBU), allowing roasted grain character to shine without overwhelming astringency, leading to a crisp, clean finish.

roasted maltdark chocolatesmooth palatecrisp finish

Finish

The finish is refreshingly clean and dry, with lingering roasted grain and subtle coffee notes that fade gracefully. No harsh aftertaste or heavy residue—instead a pleasant, thirst-quenching conclusion that invites another sip.

clean finishdryrefreshing
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
88
Appearance
86
Finish
87
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Störtebeker Schwarz-Bier

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 Störtebeker Schwarz-Bier

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, clean character as Störtebeker Schwarz-Bier will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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