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Weiherer Schwärzla

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Weiherer Schwärzla proves you don't need ABV to build a serious Schwarzbier. At just 4.2%, it's a masterclass in restraint — jet-black pour, light roasted malt (chocolate, a whisper of smoke), dry finish, and sessionable enough to drink three in an afternoon without thinking twice. A Franconian classic that's dark without being heavy.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark30
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanroastedchocolate
clean
roasted
chocolate
smoky
malty
toasty
Aroma
The nose leads with light roasted malt—cocoa powder and dark chocolate emerge first, followed by a whisper of smoke that never turns ashy or harsh.
also:bready
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Weiherer Schwärzla

◎ Appearance

Jet-black pour with a tight tan head that clings to the glass in fine lacing. The beer is brilliantly clear despite its dark color, revealing no haze or suspended matter. Carbonation is gentle and persistent, befitting a lager of measured restraint.

jet-blackcleartight headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with light roasted malt—cocoa powder and dark chocolate emerge first, followed by a whisper of smoke that never turns ashy or harsh. No aggressive hop character intrudes; instead, a clean, slightly grainy backdrop supports the roasted notes. The overall impression is one of balance and restraint.

roasted maltchocolatesmokeclean grain

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and dry, with roasted chocolate flavors building smoothly across the mid-palate without heaviness. Bitterness integrates naturally at around 25 IBU, providing structure rather than dominance. The finish turns crisp and refreshing, with a light toasty note lingering as the beer dries completely.

roasted chocolatedry palatestructured bitternesscrisp finish

◑ Finish

Medium-short and completely dry, with the roasted malt character fading to a clean, slightly grainy dryness. Sessionable without sacrificing character, leaving no cloying residue on the palate.

dryclean aftertastesessionable
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
85
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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What is a Schwarzbier?

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