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Gordon Biersch Schwarzbier


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A Schwarzbier brewed by
Gordon Biersch Brewing Company

Palo Alto, California USA

bottled
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1093.27/5.03.26/5.04.2%69.3Lager glass, Stein P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Although literally meaning "black beer" in German, Schwarzbier has a light body with a dry, roasted finish, Gold Medal winner at the 2006 World Beer Cup and the 2007 Great American Beer Festival.
OG: 11.2 P

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 GriffinAvenue (358), South Boston, Massachusetts, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/103/512/20
Oct 11, 2008  
Draft. Deep, black cola molasses. No head. Coffee grounds, malty. Thin, black coffee flavoring with some roasted notes poking through an otherwise unimpressive offering


 rayOfBeer (266), El Cerrito, California, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/104/515/20
Oct 2, 2008  
Poured from tap at brewery a very dark brown with large tan head. Aroma is mild with roasted tart/sour grain. Flavor has a burnt caramel and nuttiness along with roasted grain. The palate has a dry light malty feel with just a touch of sweetness. Overall, I like this one even ordering another. It has a good balance between flavor and fullness without being too heavy.


 502Flavors (286), Louisville, Kentucky, USA
2.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/104/54/103/58/20
Sep 13, 2008  
On tap the the Columbus Microbrew Festival. Nice dark nut brown pour with good head. Not much flavor.


 DragonStout (1191), Orlando, Florida, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/56/104/514/20
Sep 10, 2008  
On tap at the Columbus location.Pours black and light with a small thinning head. The nose was of roasted espresso and nuts. Flavor was nutty, coffe, and bitter. Finished of bitter and dry.


 alexanderj (1350), San Diego, California, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/102/513/20
Sep 10, 2008  
On tap at Gordon Biersch Mission Valley; color was dark brown with a big, creamy off white head. Aroma of roasted malt, chocolate and chalk. Flavor of roasted malt, chalk; not too much cocoa. Decent palate, with a slight hint of wateriness. Solid, but not overly flavorful.



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