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Brewed by Köstritzer Schwarzbierbrauerei (Bitburger)
Style: Schwarzbier
Bad Köstritz, Germany

bottled
common

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common

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RATINGS: 1514   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.34   EST. CALORIES: 144   ABV: 4.8%
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Seit April 1991 ist die Köstritzer Schwarzbierbrauerei ein 100% iges Tochterunternehmen der Bitburger Brauerei Th. Simon. Durch Investitionen in dreistelliger Millionenhöhe entstand hier eine der modernsten Braustätten Thüringens. Im September 1993 erfolgte mit großem Aufwand die Deutschlandweite (Wieder-) Einführung des "Original Köstritzer Schwarzbieres".

Since April 1991, the Köstritzer black beer brewery, a subsidiary of the Bitburger brewery, has emerged as of one of the most modern breweries in Thuringia. In September 1993, it was with great pride we (re-) introduced the "original Köstritzer black beer".


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3.2
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
duece (103) - Waterford, Wisconsin, USA - APR 3, 2002
Nice simple black, but taste and aroma are too abrupt for my liking.

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
21iceman40 (1732) - vienna, West Virginia, USA - APR 2, 2002
UPDATED: MAR 2, 2003 An excellent beer here. Its pretty dark, but still remains smooth. I enjoyed it, Goes excellent with a nice slice of chocolate cake.

3.1
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
Ernest (5609) - Boulder, Colorado, USA - MAR 24, 2002
UPDATED: JUN 9, 2007 Head is initially average sized, frothy, light brown, mostly lasting. Body is dark brown to black. Aroma is moderately malty (roasted grain/coffee, dark chocolate), lightly hoppy (herbs). Flavor is lightly to moderately sweet, lightly acidic, lightly to moderately bitter. Finish is lightly sweet, lightly acidic, moderately bitter. Light to medium body, watery texture, lively carbonation.

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 16/20
Drew (2413) - Kent, Ohio, USA - MAR 19, 2002
Thick head, body was a lot thinner than the darkness would have you expect. very smooth drinking with a slight roasted malt aftertaste. low hops. very carbonated like other schwarzbiers that I’ve had. Oh, and they gave me that glass that’s in the picture too - awesome!

4.3
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
maxhits (172) - Pico Rivera, California, USA - MAR 19, 2002
This beer is very dark, indeed it is almost black in color, and pours with a thick, blonde, bubble-pocked head that lies on top of the beer like a crown. The beer has a moderate amount of carbonation, as you would expect in a lager. The nose has a flowery, malty aroma. The taste is bold, with flavors that hint at a roasted-and-buttery licorice toffee. The first taste is lightly sweet, but not overdone, and the drink finishes with a light hops bitterness.

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 17/20
Robbenklopper99 (47) - aachen, GERMANY - MAR 19, 2002
yummy, yummy, yummy.

4.5
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 18/20
jezledezle99 (1) - GERMANY - MAR 10, 2002 does not count
mild, malty: the taste of fine brewery

4.8
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 19/20
pjcoupe (105) - Perryton, Texas, USA - MAR 7, 2002
smoothe creamy delicious

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
npdempse (933) - St. Petersburg, Florida, USA - MAR 6, 2002
Very mild, slightly toasted malt flavors.

2.7
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 10/20
omhper (17456) - Stockholm, SWEDEN - MAR 3, 2002
Black. Distinct roastiness, relatively dry and somewhat bitter. I was hoping for more though.


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