Schell's Dark - August Schell Brewing Company

JamesMN

Minnesota

3.3/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Appearance: Semi-translucent dark brown/nutty color. Very thin off-white head that's sticking around but not leaving much lacing.

Aroma: Not much there. A bit bready.

Taste: Decently malty. Some roasty notes in there. No hop presence and basically no bitterness to speak of. Very watered-down caramel flavor throughout.

Mouthfeel: Very drinkable. Almost lacking body, but not super noticeable.

Final Thoughts: Even though there's not much in the aroma or taste departments, this isn't a bad beer. It's highly drinkable and there are no off flavors.

Serving type: bottle

07-22-2012 01:55:37 | More by JamesMN

MN_Beerticker

Minnesota

3.5/5  rDev +5.7%

04-30-2013 01:58:44 | More by MN_Beerticker

capuchinpilates

Minnesota

2.75/5  rDev -16.9%

04-26-2013 01:57:21 | More by capuchinpilates

Pacioli1445

South Dakota

3.25/5  rDev -1.8%

03-27-2013 23:30:01 | More by Pacioli1445

bigbeers84

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +28.4%

03-25-2013 04:00:43 | More by bigbeers84

richkrull

Wisconsin

3.5/5  rDev +5.7%

03-05-2013 23:56:41 | More by richkrull

darky

South Dakota

3.5/5  rDev +5.7%

02-20-2013 02:44:41 | More by darky

WhatAlesMe

Wisconsin

3/5  rDev -9.4%

02-10-2013 21:19:08 | More by WhatAlesMe

zzurn

3.75/5  rDev +13.3%

02-08-2013 07:25:57 | More by zzurn

OregonGrown7

Nebraska

3.5/5  rDev +5.7%

01-22-2013 18:23:51 | More by OregonGrown7

smlmeyer

Iowa

3/5  rDev -9.4%

01-09-2013 00:38:08 | More by smlmeyer

cliff1066

Virginia

3.5/5  rDev +5.7%

12-22-2012 17:32:53 | More by cliff1066

Revenant

Minnesota

2/5  rDev -39.6%

12-16-2012 18:31:43 | More by Revenant

olmane

Minnesota

2.75/5  rDev -16.9%

11-28-2012 07:06:52 | More by olmane

11bennett

3/5  rDev -9.4%

11-21-2012 04:29:55 | More by 11bennett

Weli

Wisconsin

2.6/5  rDev -21.5%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

A-Light tawny brown with thin off white head quickly dissipating

S-Bready malt, some subdued fruit, raisins with a hint of caramel corn

T-Light sweet caramel malt, some toastiness and malt flavor. Rather bland. No hop aroma or flavor

M-Crisp and refreshing, prickly carbonation

O- A nice alternative to american adjunct lagers, but really nothing special, there is very little to recommend or criticize with this beer. Probably could use a bit more body and head.

Serving type: bottle

11-19-2012 00:42:16 | More by Weli

sommersb

Tennessee

3.85/5  rDev +16.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Tasted On: 11-11-2012
Freshness: Not indicated
Packaging: 12 oz. clear bottle, twist-cap
Glassware: Willi Becher
Purchased: Received in a trade

A: Nice and tight tan head atop a cola-colored beer (brown with red accents). Clear, with both good head retention and lace showing.

S: Aromas are sweet and malty -- caramel, dark breads and maple are notes that come to mind.

T: Taste is rich and of malt sweetness as in the nose; flavors have caramel and nutty tones, with just a hint of earthy hop bitterness.

M: Creamy mouthfeel, with a low-to-medium amount of carbonation. Finishes clean, malty and sweet.

O: Very easy drinking dark lager here -- would love to have this as a regular staple. Prost!

Thanks to fLax for this one!

Serving type: bottle

11-11-2012 23:21:10 | More by sommersb

bif_fat_sellout

3/5  rDev -9.4%

11-09-2012 23:42:08 | More by bif_fat_sellout

PackersRGreat

Iowa

3/5  rDev -9.4%

11-07-2012 01:08:06 | More by PackersRGreat

ArfArf

Minnesota

3/5  rDev -9.4%

10-29-2012 12:57:08 | More by ArfArf

sgttibbs

Kansas

4/5  rDev +20.8%

10-24-2012 12:30:59 | More by sgttibbs

Chucker17

South Dakota

3.25/5  rDev -1.8%

10-22-2012 17:31:38 | More by Chucker17

HoistinBrews

Minnesota

3.5/5  rDev +5.7%

10-21-2012 05:15:31 | More by HoistinBrews

doucmehu

Wisconsin

2.25/5  rDev -32%

10-02-2012 04:17:42 | More by doucmehu

ptarmigan98

Manitoba (Canada)

2/5  rDev -39.6%

09-29-2012 02:35:16 | More by ptarmigan98