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Köstritzer Schwarzbier

by Köstritzer · Thuringia, Germany

“Black lager that tastes of cocoa but drinks light and crisp.”

Top 100 score
90.0
ABV
4.8%
IBU
22
Glass
Pilsner flute or seidel
Serve at
38–45°F / 3–7°C
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Black lager that tastes of cocoa but drinks light and crisp.

Köstritzer Schwarzbier is a Schwarzbier from Köstritzer in Thuringia, Germany, weighing in at 4.8% ABV. Black lager: cocoa and coffee aromas, crisp and light body.

How to enjoy it

Best glass: Pilsner flute or seidel. Serve at 38–45°F / 3–7°C. Let it breathe for a minute — aromas open up as it warms slightly.

🍽️ Food pairings

  • Grilled steak
  • Mushroom dishes
  • Black forest cake

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📊 How it scores

Editorial
90
Community
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Head-to-head
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Strength
4.8%
Bitterness
22

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