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Brauerei Schwan Alexator Doppelbock

Brauerei Schwan Alexator Doppelbock is a richly malty chestnut hued example of the style. The massive ivory head is rocky and chiffon-like. There’s light roast and licorice in the nose. The richly malty palate is more of the same. Underlying hops make for a lingering semi-dry bittersweet finish.

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Brauerei Schwan Dunkles Märzenbier

Brauerei Schwan Dunkles Märzenbier is a richly malty unfiltered chestnut example of the style. There’s light roast in the nose. The richly malty palate is more of the same. Underlying hops make for lingering semi-dry bittersweet finish.

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Brauerei Schwan Maibock

Brauerei Schwan Maibock is a richly malty unfiltered chestnut example of the style. There’s burnt caramel and a hint of roast in the nose. The richly malty palate is more of the same. Underlying hops make for lingering semi-dry bittersweet finish.

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Schwan Weihnactsbock bottle

Schwan's Weihnachtsbock is a balanced if unremarkable bock with some firm hoppiness to an otherwise malty palate.

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Hermann Kellerbier

Brauerei Hermann's Kellerbier is a lightly grainy session beer with underlying hop and a semi-dry, semi-bitter finish.

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Hermann-Ampferbach Weihnactsbock

Brauerei Hermann's Weihnachtsbock is a gorgeous dry hoppy bock with a soft body and fruity palate and some dried fruit in the nose.