Mönchshof Schwarzbier - Kulmbacher Brauerei AG

falloutsnow

Illinois

4.1/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A: Poured a bit vigorously from a swingtop bottle into a pint glass, which produced a 2cm, off-white head that quickly collapsed into a think coating of bubbles along the top of the beer. Would have liked the head to stay around a bit longer, but there's excellent lacing along sides of the glass: a full spectrum of streaks and rings. The body is a transparent brownish-amber with some hard to detect (against the darkness of the brew) carbonation.
S: When cold, the beer has a faint smell of toasted malt. The treat comes when the beverage warms, however, for then pleasant toasted malt combines with hints of sugared honey to produce a very inviting scent.
T: Toasty grains, a bit of caramel, some nuttiness, at times I want to say that I taste cherry preserves, and all ending with traces of fruity hops. Some general bitterness and coffee sourness occur in the middle and remains with the aftertaste, which I find enjoyable.
M: Medium to medium-light in body, similar to a thicker lager. Carbonation is moderate: stronger on the front of the tongue than in the rear, which leaves the experience crisp and refreshing. Dry finish from the hops.
D: Excellent warming effects in the nose, hearty malt taste (which is good), and a sound mouthfeel all make this very enjoyable, completely drinkable.

Serving type: bottle

03-29-2006 04:15:08 | More by falloutsnow

In_Control_Mike

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -7.2%

05-21-2013 23:10:58 | More by In_Control_Mike

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -7.2%

05-20-2013 22:42:01 | More by Slatetank

Bung

North Carolina

4.75/5  rDev +17.6%

05-17-2013 01:56:29 | More by Bung

allstar255

California

4/5  rDev -1%

05-08-2013 12:06:35 | More by allstar255

mizx

United Kingdom (England)

4/5  rDev -1%

04-29-2013 15:21:42 | More by mizx

draftpunk

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -25.7%

04-07-2013 23:03:58 | More by draftpunk

TappaKeggaBrew

Ohio

3.98/5  rDev -1.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: Clear, mahogany color, with a towering head of light tan foam; lingering is good, delicate lacing remains down the length of the glass as the beer is consumed.

S: Mild aroma of burnt toast. Slight coffee notes.

T: Hardly any malt sweetness, it goes straight to toasted grain, faintly acrid tasting. There's also some coffee acidity. Hops are mildly bitter, which is fitting given the lack of sweetness needing balance.

M: Moist, very slightly chewy, but a little low on the carbonation (because it all ended up in the head?); also a little dry in the finish.

O: Not complex, but enjoyable; it remindes me of a "light porter" if there is such a thing.

Serving type: bottle

04-06-2013 13:42:46 | More by TappaKeggaBrew

plato

South Carolina

3/5  rDev -25.7%

04-06-2013 00:36:43 | More by plato

foxyaardvark27

Washington

4/5  rDev -1%

04-03-2013 04:13:00 | More by foxyaardvark27

Ajlvt

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -1%

04-01-2013 01:35:21 | More by Ajlvt

BAsbill

California

4/5  rDev -1%

03-30-2013 08:13:58 | More by BAsbill

kjkinsey

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +5.2%

03-30-2013 00:18:41 | More by kjkinsey

JohneHoodlum

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +11.4%

03-24-2013 16:47:08 | More by JohneHoodlum

imperiallibations

California

4/5  rDev -1%

03-21-2013 03:40:10 | More by imperiallibations

His_Royal_Hoppiness

United Kingdom (England)

3.5/5  rDev -13.4%

03-18-2013 19:30:52 | More by His_Royal_Hoppiness

brez8791

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +11.4%

03-17-2013 15:10:56 | More by brez8791

RonaldTheriot

Louisiana

4.54/5  rDev +12.4%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5

Kulmbacher Mönchshof Schwarzbier has a very thick, frothy, tan head, a clear, yet dark, ruby-brown appearance, and a lot of splotchy lacing left down the glass. The aroma is mild- toasted malt, dark coffee, dark bread, and sweetness. Taste is mild as well- sweet, malty, toasted, chocolaty, some coffee, and a bit of hops, but not too much. Mouthfeel is light and watery, and Kulmbacher Mönchshof Schwarzbier finishes crisp, refreshing, dry, and delicious. Another winner from Kulmbacher, this gets an excellent score from me. Get some!

RJT

Serving type: bottle

03-14-2013 17:55:46 | More by RonaldTheriot

abex44

Texas

4/5  rDev -1%

03-11-2013 18:26:14 | More by abex44

Kyroqz

Oregon

4.75/5  rDev +17.6%

03-11-2013 05:25:16 | More by Kyroqz

brandon911

Texas

4/5  rDev -1%

03-03-2013 01:35:51 | More by brandon911

Seaba

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +11.4%

02-28-2013 14:58:38 | More by Seaba

shelby415

Oregon

4.25/5  rDev +5.2%

02-23-2013 06:27:16 | More by shelby415

BILF

Israel

4.25/5  rDev +5.2%

02-22-2013 10:22:46 | More by BILF

DrunkinYogi

Connecticut

4/5  rDev -1%

02-18-2013 01:29:18 | More by DrunkinYogi