badgerben (3610), Blaine, Minnesota, USA
| 3.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 | Jan 30, 2009 Growler courtesy of Skyview. Dark brown color with a medium head. Slight grainy aroma. Mostly a raw, grainy flavor with a very light roasted malt backing. JK (2968), Richfield, Minnesota, USA
| 3.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 | Jan 9, 2009 Solid schwarzbier. Medium roasted malt flavor. Lager yeast flavor. Black with a short, thick head. It does have good palate, very smooth and a surprisingly thick mouthfeel. Thanks to Skyview for another one. Skyview (4128), Papoose Jct., Minnesota, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 | Dec 27, 2008 Updated: Jan 7, 2009On draught at the brewery tap room in Wausau, Wisconsin. Served very cold so allow time to warm up a wee bit. Pours a dark cola brown brew with a creamy off-white head that has some nice retention and excellent lacing. Aroma of toasted dark malt, some flowery hops, a touch of chocolate and some toffee. Taste is medium bodied, smooth, with flavors of toasted dark malt, some bread crust, chocolate and toffee. Finish has a slight metallic character but still has plenty of toasted dark malt aftertaste that slowly disappears. The brewery had a naming contest of this schwarzbier at the time I tried this. Update: The beer was named Midnight Star on December 30.
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