Schell's Chimney Sweep
August Schell Brewing Company

Schell's Chimney SweepSchell's Chimney Sweep
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From:
August Schell Brewing Company
 
Minnesota, United States
Style:
Schwarzbier
ABV:
5.2%
Score:
84
Avg:
3.73 | pDev: 13.14%
Reviews:
55
Ratings:
200
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Oct 17, 2021
Added:
Nov 16, 2012
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  33
Dark and mysterious, with an intriguing wisp of smoke, a chimney sweep has long been considered a source of good luck. Schell’s Chimney Sweep draws its inspiration from these lucky individuals and the rich dark lagers of Upper Franconia in Germany. Expect a black lager with a roasty maltiness, sturdy hop bitterness and an underlying subtle smokiness.

31 IBU
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Rated: 3.79 by LesDewitt4beer from Minnesota

Oct 17, 2021
 
Rated: 2.71 by achepil from Canada (ON)

Mar 19, 2018
 
Rated: 3.69 by Nolster from Minnesota

May 15, 2017
 
Rated: 3.7 by Demi from Minnesota

Nov 12, 2016
 
Rated: 3.64 by spointon from Illinois

Aug 28, 2016
 
Rated: 3.78 by Squire from Mississippi

May 22, 2016
 
Rated: 3.69 by Dave2234 from Minnesota

Feb 26, 2016
 
Rated: 4.45 by Cholinger10 from South Dakota

Feb 09, 2016
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Rated by JohnnyLaw from Wisconsin

3.88/5  rDev +4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Nice dark lager. Balanced taste.
Jan 24, 2016
 
Rated: 3.68 by MrUse from Minnesota

Jan 20, 2016
 
Rated: 4.69 by ta_hagen from Minnesota

Jan 16, 2016
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Reviewed by Schimms from Minnesota

4.38/5  rDev +17.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
L: Pours dark reddish brown with white head.

S: Mostly roast

T: Slightly sweet with more of the roasted smell coming to fruition. Carmel in the middle. More predominant sweet at the end - almost like prunes. Some hops

F: Medium body with dry finish.

O: Very good dark lager. Schell's is always a very solid choice. Chimney Sweep is no exception. Very well balanced - the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
Dec 31, 2015
 
Rated: 3.98 by JeffSK from Wisconsin

Dec 30, 2015
 
Rated: 4.15 by DissentFatsquirrel from Minnesota

Dec 26, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by Josholson666 from Minnesota

Dec 18, 2015
 
Rated: 3.28 by nuebs from South Dakota

Dec 11, 2015
 
Rated: 3.79 by wisrarebeer from Wisconsin

Dec 08, 2015
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Reviewed by maedhros09 from Minnesota

3.72/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Look: dark transparent brown with big 2-3 finger tan head and a bit of lacing Smell: Roasty
Taste: rich roasty flavors, much like a porter, with a definite acidic tang in the finish. Not much hops to speak of.
Feel: Medium body, average mouthfeel. I feel like schells beers tend not to be quite as smooth in the mouthfeel as others from the same style.

Overall: If I had blind tasted this I would have thought I it was a porter. perhaps the malt flavors were a touch cleaner than with an ale but it's hard to tell the difference. Only the acidity in the finish gave me some pause. - it "sours" an otherwise great experience.
Dec 03, 2015
 
Rated: 3.89 by ParnellJoseph1138 from Minnesota

Nov 30, 2015
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Reviewed by Lostbeer35 from Maryland

4.59/5  rDev +23.1%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Love this beer.

The look is a very dark amber. Beautiful creamy head formation and retention. The smell is a rich, malty one; no smokiness/ hops in the smell. The taste is not roasty, but it is smokey. The smokey taste is immediate upon sip. The taste then transitions to a nice combination of malt. The feel is relatively full bodied, but not weighing you down by any means. Overall, fantastic change of pace beer. The strong smokey notes could make interesting combinations with food. I used this beer as a base in my "hot as hell" chili and it turned out quite sinister. Get sweeping!
Nov 19, 2015
Schell's Chimney Sweep from August Schell Brewing Company
Beer rating: 84 out of 100 with 200 ratings