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Weiherer Schwärzla

Brauerei-Gasthof Kundmüller (Weiherer)
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🌍 Germany · Schwarzbier · One of 27 Schwarzbiers in hopIQ

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
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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

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Schwarzbier.
Malt character
roasted
chocolate
malty
bready
toasty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
smoky
smooth drinking
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Featured inThe Best German Dark Beers

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Weiherer Schwärzla

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 Weiherer Schwärzla

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 clean, roasted, dry character as Weiherer Schwärzla will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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