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Judge's Review: 82 Rating - Low Road Schwarzbier by Low Road Brewing

February, 2023

Low Road Schwarzbier

Low Road Schwarzbier

Louisiana
United States
Schwarzbier, Low Road Brewing
Description 

Malty, roasty, light-bodied dark lager.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
5.7%

 

 


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Judges Rating: 
82
Aroma: 
20 / 24
Appearance: 
5 / 6
Flavor: 
32 / 40
Mouthfeel: 
8 / 10
Overall Impression: 
17 / 20

Low Road Schwarzbier by Low Road Brewing poured quite black, almost black, but there were some highlights towards a brown ale in there. Very well poured with a head that persisted.   

When we went to aroma, I received some slight burnt chocolate and caramel. Getting to the tasting, there was a prevalent noble hop and chocolate flavor, with some roast background that, as the session progressed, became more distracting. The finish had some decent hop bitterness, but I ended up looking for the toasty character that is to style.

Overall, this is a beer that tries to recreate a very difficult style to brew. The malt used seems very one-dimensional (primarily caramel and chocolate), and the toast component seems not prevalent enough. Hops have taken a definite back seat here.  

 

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