Löwenbräu Dark

Brewed by Löwenbräu Munich (InBev)
Style: American Dark Lager
Munich, Germany

Serve in Dimpled mug, Lager glass, Shaker

Name: Lowenbrau Dark
Date: 10/12/2000
Mode: Bottle
Source: Wild Wing Cafe, Marietta

brown, frothy tan head, sweet carmel malt aroma, rich malt flavor, touch of bitterness in the finish

Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 5/10; Flavor: 5/10; Palate: 5/10; Overall: 10/20
Rating: 2.7/5.0
Score: *4
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Head is initially average sized, frothy, off-white, mostly diminishing. Body is dark brown. Aroma is lightly malty (dark bread, caramel), lightly hoppy (flowers), with a hint of clove. Flavor is lightly sweet, lightly bitter. Finish is lightly bitter. Medium body, watery texture, lively carbonation.

Dark brown color, medium head. Nice malted, slightly roasted malts, some malt sweetness. Good hop balance. Nice flavor, perhaps a little mild? . Mouthfeel is full. The “original Munich formula”. A change from the Lowenbrau of a few years ago. Very nice. Finish is clean and smooth. Aftertaste is malty, slightly bitter.

really only had going for it that it was on tap at the lowenbrau keller in olde sydney town. damp cardboard and mustiness

I would classify this as a Schwarzbier or a Munich Dunkel, although it is definitely not up to par with most of either variety. This is a very unobtrusive brew, but it needs more of a kick to be anything special. Mild malty flavor, very dark with a minimal head and lacing.

Nice red-brown color. Good full taste. Loses some taste if its too cold. Does have a slight coffee taste to it, which is not good. Good, not great, probabl won't get again.

Pours a deep dark amber color. Aromas of roast malts and hops. Big hop flavor, light body with almost no aftertaste.

Very close to Heineken Dark in taste, but maybe a bit bitter and not quite as good. Decent malt body. Surprisingly drinkable.