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Summit Black

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A dark mahogany Schwarzbier with complex malt aromas, then delicate roasty malt notes reminiscent of toasted bread crusts, with hints of cocoa and grain. Summit calls it a German-style dark lager: light-bodied, clean and crisp, with a snappy finish. It debuted on tap in the Ratskeller taproom and was named the Brewer's Choice beer in a Summit variety pack.

ABV
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
roastedtoastyclean
roasted
toasty
clean
malty
chocolate
coffee
Aroma
The nose leads with complex toasted malt character reminiscent of bread crust and grain, followed by subtle cocoa and roasted notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Summit Black

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany brown with excellent clarity and a tan head that settles to a thin collar with fine lacing. The beer presents a clean, well-defined pour with moderate carbonation evident in the glass.

deep mahoganyclearfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with complex toasted malt character reminiscent of bread crust and grain, followed by subtle cocoa and roasted notes. Noble hop character provides a gentle floral backdrop without dominating the malt-forward profile.

toasted breadroasted graincocoa hintssubtle hops

◐ Taste

Clean malt entry with a light to medium body and delicate roasted flavors that evoke toasted bread and chocolate. The palate remains crisp and refreshing throughout, with balanced bitterness that never overwhelms, finishing with a snappy, dry conclusion.

clean maltlight bodytoastedcrisp finish

◑ Finish

A short, clean finish with lingering roasted malt and a dry, refreshing aftertaste. The beer's crispness leaves the palate ready for another sip.

dryroasted aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
80
Appearance
85
Finish
75
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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