Schwarzbier, or black beer, is a dark lager made in Germany.[1] They tend to have an opaque, black colour with hints of chocolate or coffee flavours, and are generally around 5% abv.[2] They are similar to stout in that they are made from roasted malt, which gives them their dark colour.
Shwarzbier Characteristics
ABV range: 4.4% – 5.4%
IBU range: 20 – 30
Color: Brown
Malt: Carafa special ii, Crystal, Munich, Pilsner
Yeast: Lager
Recipe Details
| Batch Size | Boil Time | IBU | SRM | Est. OG | Est. FG | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 L | 60 min | 11.9 IBUs | 61.8 EBC | 1.050 | 1.010 | 5.3 % |
| Actuals | 1.046 | 1.01 | 4.7 % | |||
Style Details
| Name | Cat. | OG Range | FG Range | IBU | SRM | Carb | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwarzbier | 8 B | 1.046 - 1.052 | 1.01 - 1.016 | 20 - 30 | 33.5 - 59.1 | 2.5 - 3 | 4.4 - 5.4 % |
Fermentables
| Name | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Munich Dark (BestMälz) | 1.173 kg | 95.69 |
| Black (Crisp) | 52.9 g | 4.31 |
Hops
| Name | Amount | Time | Use | Form | Alpha % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallertau Magnum | 1.7 g | 60 min | Boil | Pellet | 11.9 |
Miscs
| Name | Amount | Time | Use | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whirlfloc Tablet | 0.20 Items | 15 min | Boil | Fining |
| Yeast Nutrient | 0.40 g | 15 min | Boil | Other |
Yeast
| Name | Lab | Attenuation | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saflager Lager (W-34/70) | DCL/Fermentis | 75% | 8.89°C - 15°C |
Mash
| Step | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mash | 65°C | 90 min |
Fermentation
| Step | Time | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | 14 days | 12.22°C |
| Aging | 30 days | 15.56°C |
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