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2006 Brewers Association Style Guidelines
Major Style:
Lager
Sub-Style Name:
German-Style Schwarzbier
Origin:
European-Germanic
Description:
These very dark brown to black beers have a roasted malt character without the associated bitterness. Malt flavor and aroma are low in sweetness. Hop bitterness is low to medium in character. Noble-type hop flavor and aroma should be low but perceptible. There should be no fruity esters. Diacetyl should not be perceived.
