Category 87: Schwarzbier

Color:
Very dark brown to black, with a pale-colored head.
Clarity:
Beer color may be too dark to perceive. When clarity is perceivable, chill haze should not be present.
Perceived Malt Aroma and Flavor:
Medium malt aroma displays a mild roasted malt character. Malt sweetness is low to medium, and displays a mild roasted malt character without bitterness.
Perceived Hop Aroma and Flavor:
Hop aroma and flavor is very low to low, derived from noble-type hops.
Fermentation Characteristics:
Fruity-estery and diacetyl aromas and flavors should not be perceived
Body:
Low to medium-low
Alcohol by Volume:
3.80% – 4.90%
IBU:
22-30
SRM Color:
25-30