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8 Dark European Lager

2 styles in this category.

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8A

Munich Dunkel

A traditional malty brown lager from Bavaria. Deeply toasted, bready malt flavors without any roasty or burnt flavors. Smooth and rich, with a restrained bitterness and a relatively dry finish that allows for drinking i…

ABV
4.5–5.6%
IBU
18–28
SRM
17–28
Brown to dark brown
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8B

Schwarzbier

A dark German lager that balances roasted yet smooth malt flavors with moderate hop bitterness. The lighter body, dryness, and lack of a harsh, burnt, or heavy aftertaste helps make this beer quite drinkable.

ABV
4.4–5.4%
IBU
20–35
SRM
19–30
Brown to dark brown
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Style guide data is based on the BJCP Style Guidelines. Guides from bjcp.org.

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