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RATINGS: 2   MEAN: 3.55/5.0   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.19   SEASONAL: Special   EST. CALORIES: 150   ABV: 5%
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This almost black lager originates from Germany and is most closely associated with Porter. The difference being the long maturation period (or lagering time) required to produce a true Schwartzbier. The flavor is reminiscent of treacle, coffee and toasted malt. It is not and should not be perceived as burnt or ashy like some stouts. Black Betty has 5% alc/vol and a smooth character that marks most lager beers. The name, of course, comes from the Huddy Ledbetter song from the 1940’s which was made popular by the band Ram Jam and later by the Black Crows and U2, among others.


3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
AHouse (18) - Phoenix, USA - AUG 16, 2005
Poured from tap, had a strong aroma and a good head. Excellent flavour of chocolate and a little carmel. Very black in colour with a whitish tan head. Lite after taste and not that heavy body. Excellent beer, very recommendable.

3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
Bockyhorsey (2603) - Mesa, Arizona, USA - AUG 14, 2005
On Tap at Tempe location. First whiif you get a malt house aroma. Aslo had a roasted chocolate aroma to it. Black Body with small tan head and decent lacing. Beer had a mild bitterness at first then in the middle and end a mild sweet malty flavor. Smooth on the palate and a refreshing beer.


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