6.5

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6

Poured into a pint glass, the appearance was a dark brown close to black color with a thin finger’s worth of off white foamy head that dissipated at a moderate pace. Mild lace.
The aroma had some roast, caramel, some pine, light grassy hop. Then some toast and a mild earthiness.
The flavor seemed to combine decently the previously mentioned aromas, somewhat sweetly with a touch of the roastiness. Lingering semi-smooth yet roasty sort of aftertaste rolling into the finish.
On the palate, this one sat about a light to medium on the body with a fair sessionability about it. Moderate carbonation felt fine. Though the ABV felt as projected, it did seem somewhat low for the style.
Overall, seems like an Americanized schwarzbier. It’s decent as is, but don’t expect the true German qualities of a real schwarzbier to impress you with this beer.