Köstritzer Schwarzbierbrauerei
Commercial Brewery
in
Bad Köstritz,
Thuringia,
Germany 🇩🇪
Owned by
Bitburger Braugruppe
Established in 1543
Contact
Description
As the “Köstritzer Erbschenke” the Köstritzer black beer brewery is first mentioned in 1543, making it one of the oldest breweries in Germany. In 1948, the brewery became a "Volkseigener Betrieb" after the state of Thuringia had expropriated it. In 1991 the Köstritzer Schwarzbierbrauerei became part of the Bitburger Group and within a few years it has grown into one of the most modern and largest breweries in Thuringia.
4.2/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 4
Flavor 4
Texture 6
Overall 4
Bottle at Berliner Bierfestival. Clear, slightly pale, golden, with a small, white head leaving nice lacings. Quite weak nose with grains and grass. Unfortunately the flavor feels quite weak as well, but at least there’s a little hoppy bitterness in addition to the grain and grass. Some bitterness finishes it. Medium to thin body. A decent, boring, quaffable and refreshing beer. (070804)
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Sep 2007
at 14:57
2.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 2
Flavor 2
Texture 4
Overall 2
Bottle at Berliner Bierfestival. The body has the brown color of cola, and is topped by a creamy, beige head. Cola nose with some hops, but I don’t think all the hops in the world could make it pleasant. The flavor has cola and hops as well, and is quite sweet. Cola sweet that is. Medium, sweetish mouthfeel and a finish with, yes, you guessed it, cola and some hops. Definately my cup of tea. (070804)
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Sep 2007
at 14:50
7/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 10
Overall 7
Pours quite flat looking and a fairly solid black colour. Aroma has elements of black coffee and liquorice amongst the roasted malts. Texture is quite rich and oily. The aftertaste is a little bitter and dry.
Tried
on 27 Aug 2007
at 14:17
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
On tap Boise Flying Pie Pours out a nice black topped with a off white head. A nice roast malt aroma. Body was a little thin.
Tried
from Draft
on 18 Jul 2007
at 21:26
5.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 4
Overall 6.5
Can 50cl: Dark amber brown with off white head. . Malty nutty sweet aroma. Thin body low carbonation. Malts & dried fruits. Metallic/can flavor - not very pleaant. Drinkable. Rerating: Dronning Louise 09. Phat sweet caramel with a little roastiness. Med bodied. Fine.
Tried
from Can
on 28 Jun 2007
at 20:02
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 4
Overall 7.5
Deep mahogany with a thin off white head. Aroma is very interesting. Sweet malts, some roasted, ginger bread cookie dough, dark fruit, and molasses. Sorta thin body. Roasted malt, dark chocolate bitterness, raisin, molasses, and maybe a hint of smoke. Finishes with plenty of molasses. Surprising and impressive. A good beer.
Tried
on 11 May 2007
at 07:15
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Black with a disappearing off-white head. Caramel and toffee aromas. Sweetish flavour with just a hint of roast malt. Roasted and hoppy finish.
Tried
on 22 Apr 2007
at 05:30
5.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 3
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Pours dark red/brown, with a thin pale head. Smells of moss and oak, but not strongly. Taste is crisp and earthy, quite refreshing. Hardly any hop flavor. Smoke and coffee trails.
Tried
on 14 Apr 2007
at 08:39
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 8
Dark red/black in colour, smokey nose,Rich chocolate malt with fruityuness in linger.
Tried
on 02 Apr 2007
at 06:00
7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7
Bottle from Corks, Bristol. Very dark brown with aroma of caramel with a hint of coffee. Very drinkable with sweet tones and some dark fruit. Very good.
Tried
from Bottle
on 25 Mar 2007
at 14:22