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WEST Black

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🌍 United Kingdom · Schwarzbier · One of 19 Schwarzbiers in hopIQ

A fabulous smooth black beer brewed in strict accordance with the Reinheitsgebot using only water, malt, hops and yeast. All the hints of chocolate and coffee you'd expect of a stout without any of the bitterness. Glasgow's finest Schwarzbier.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

smooth
100%
dark
87%
clean
75%
malty
75%
roasted
63%
crisp
50%
grain
50%
light
50%
medium-bodied
45%
clean finish
45%
bread
38%
dry
38%
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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.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of WEST Black

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°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.

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