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.
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.
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.
Nikl-Bräu Michala is an unfiltered dark Kellerbier with a hint of chocolate in the semi-dry palate. It's deceptive at 5.2%.
Schübel Drachenseidla is an excellent Kellerbier with a fine mix of grain and hops in the nose and a hoppy but not overly bitter palate. The finish is dry and bitter.
Schübel Drachenseidla is an excellent Kellerbier with a fine mix of grain and hops in the nose and a hoppy but not overly bitter palate. The finish is dry and bitter.
Brauerei Hermann's Kellerbier is a lightly grainy session beer with underlying hop and a semi-dry, semi-bitter finish.
Schwan's Kellerbier is a great balanced session beer with a light grainy palate and slightly bitter finish.
The Schwarzer Alder Kellerbier from the tank is a great example of the style with fresh mown grass, understated grain and underlying hops.
Scharpf Gartenseidla is a fine Kellerbier with a nice grainy element and dry palate and finish.
