Pfungstädter Brauerei Hildebrand 1831 Schwarzbier Schwarzbier at 5.3% ABV (C$3.09 at Willow Park Wine & Spirits, 500 ml, best before 29-Aug-2016, reviewed 16-Dec-2015)
Appearance: clear amber-brown with one finger of dense light tan head, good retention and patchy lacing. (3/5) Aroma: muted, caramel, roasty grain, grassy, nutty, light smoke, metallic. (5/10) Taste: moderate-low sweet, moderate bitter. (5/10) Palate: medium-light body tending to watery, moderate-low carbonation, off-dry slightly smoky and metallic finish. (3/5)
As usual, a schwarzbier that leaves me less than impressed. It’s just not a very interesting style at the best of times, and this isn’t the best, by a long shot. It’s drinkable, just not exciting. (11/20)
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