[ynotbrusum]

Just tapped my first Schwarzbier - really liking that!  Can't believe it took me this long to find this style...it probably will not last very long once my tasters check it out.

Cheers and here's to trying something new!

[passlaku]

I don't mean to hijack the thread but would you consider Guiness' Black Lager a schwazbier?

[tschmidlin]

I don't mean to hijack the thread but would you consider Guiness' Black Lager a schwazbier?

Yes, although I don't think it is a very good one.

[Pinski]

I'm a big fan of the Schwarzbier too.  I made one last fall and the keg went really fast.  Fortunately I bottled half of the batch and was able to let some lager. Rich flavor but light in body with an almost cola-like finish to my palette. I have one last bottle I'll drink in November to see how it does after a year from brew day (Black Friday).   

[beersk]

Kostritzer is the best! Love schwarzbier.

[redbeerman]

Kostritzer is the best! Love schwarzbier.

On tap at my neighborhood German restaurant.  Very nice indeed!

[Joe Sr.]

Kostritzer is good, but I prefer Xingu.

[ynotbrusum]

I know I can get Kostritzer locally, but I will have to look for Xingu and run a taste test against mine.  I taste a little roast flavor then it "melts away" and I am left with a nice, crisp finish.  Very unique, indeed.

[beersk]

I think New Belgium's 1554 could technically be called a schwarzbier also.  It's fermented with WY2124 bohemian lager yeast at ale temps...it's clean and slightly roasty tasting.  But I wouldn't call it a good example of the style.

Xingu is indeed a fine beer.  Haven't had it in a while because it's usually $11.99 or something like that for a sixer and I've never seen it on tap.

[Joe Sr.]

They serve Xingu at the Ethiopian restaurant at the end of my street.  Odd, since it's a Brazilian beer, but I'm not complaining.

It goes very well with the food and has a lot more flavor than the African lagers like Bedele, St. George and Tusker.

[erockrph]

+1 to Xingu

It's been too long since I've had one, and this thread has given me a craving. I'll have to grab one next time I mix a six.

[Thirsty_Monk]

Kostritzer is the best! Love schwarzbier.

I thought the best was this beer:
http://www.lazymonkbrewing.com/beers/beer-1/

(Self promotion again  )

[Thirsty_Monk]

It's fermented with WY2124 bohemian lager yeast at ale temps...it's clean and slightly roasty tasting.

I always wanted to know how fruity 2124 would get when fermented at Ale temp (65F).

[garc_mall]

Kostritzer is the best! Love schwarzbier.

I thought the best was this beer:
http://www.lazymonkbrewing.com/beers/beer-1/

(Self promotion again  )

Man! If we can't try it, how can we recommend it? Get some distribution outside of WI

On a more serious note, I look forward to trying your beer when I go through WI next.

[beersk]

It's fermented with WY2124 bohemian lager yeast at ale temps...it's clean and slightly roasty tasting.

I always wanted to know how fruity 2124 would get when fermented at Ale temp (65F).

It works pretty well at ale temps, I tried a clone recipe for 1554 once, turned out pretty alright.