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Unser Bier Schwarzbier

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Basel's craft dark lager — a Schwarzbier with roasted malt character and smooth finish. The unexpected dark option from Basel's most beloved independent brewery. Roasted and smooth without being heavy.

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
roastedcleanmalty
roasted
clean
malty
dark fruit
toasty
chocolate
Aroma
The nose leads with toasted and roasted malt character—bread crust and mild cocoa—layered beneath with restrained dark fruit notes and a whisper of coffee grain.
also:coffee
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Unser Bier Schwarzbier

◎ Appearance

Deep chestnut brown to nearly black, with excellent clarity and a stable, tight head that leaves defined lacing down the glass. The color suggests substantial roasted malt presence without murkiness. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presentation.

deep brownclearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with toasted and roasted malt character—bread crust and mild cocoa—layered beneath with restrained dark fruit notes and a whisper of coffee grain. Noble hop presence is subtle and clean, allowing the Malz to dominate without any sharp or vegetal edges. Entirely approachable and inviting without aggressive alcohol or sulfur.

roasted Malzcocoa, breaddark fruitclean Noble hops

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty with toasted grain sweetness that balances a moderate, refined bitterness. Mid-palate develops chocolate and roasted notes without heaviness or cloying character. The finish is dry and crisp, with a faint coffee note that extends cleanly—the 25 IBUs provide structure without dominating the elegant Malz profile.

smooth Malzchocolate roastmoderate bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is brief and clean, leaving a pleasant roasted impression and light bitterness that fades without lingering harshly. No alcohol warmth or astringency mars the conclusion.

clean fadecoffee dryness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
84
Finish
80
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?

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

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