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WEST Black

WEST Brewery
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🌍 United Kingdom · Schwarzbier · One of 27 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.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark38
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Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 56 flavour tags

roasted
100%
smooth
100%
chocolate
60%
coffee
60%
malty
60%
toasty
30%
clean
30%
crisp
30%
light
30%
yeasty
30%
dark fruit
30%
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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 roasted, smooth, chocolate character as WEST Black will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of WEST Black

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.

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