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Dog Schwarz
Flying Dog Brewery
- From:
- Flying Dog Brewery
- Maryland, United States
- Style:
- Rauchbier
- ABV:
- 7.8%
- Score:
- 89
- Avg:
- 3.96 | pDev: 11.36%
- Reviews:
- 77
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Jan 25, 2022
- Added:
- Jan 07, 2009
- Wants:
- 33
- Gots:
- 4
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Ratings by Slatetank:
Reviewed by Slatetank from Pennsylvania
4.2/5 rDev +6.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.2/5 rDev +6.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
(I gotta roll, cant stand still,
Got a flame in my heart, cant get my fill) sorry Led Zep reference(dog schwarz) poured chilled from the 750ml into a snifter and ale glass.
A - A very shadowy brown w/ a corpulent 2 finger medium light brown cap that drops quickly leaving a subtle lace ring. The opacity is dense w/ pin sized bubbles comprising the head
S - A splendid smoky cocoa nose w/ woody vanilla and mild pepper notes. Sweet malts dominate w/ caramel fruitiness restrained in the aroma
M - A rich caramel toasted note, smoky dry accent and med full carbonation w/ mild sweetness and smoke in the finish
T - I am intriqued by the toasted woody smoky subtlety which is like an accentto the schwarzbier flavor. Both nutty w/ a hint of caramel mixed w/ light roast coffee and subtle smokiness as the malt is almost like a candy center to the rauchbier coating. It is pretty accurately described on the label which is unexpected. A very flavorful dark lager w/ added interest in taste of smoke. There is a pleasing fig-like taste w/ light toffee note of sweet cream.
D - The 7.5% dark lager/rauchbier qualities still well referenced. A very drinkable beer and one I would definietly look forward to tasting again, the combo of Schwarz/Rauch is very well matched I was wishing there was more when the bottle was finished.
Apr 07, 2009Got a flame in my heart, cant get my fill) sorry Led Zep reference(dog schwarz) poured chilled from the 750ml into a snifter and ale glass.
A - A very shadowy brown w/ a corpulent 2 finger medium light brown cap that drops quickly leaving a subtle lace ring. The opacity is dense w/ pin sized bubbles comprising the head
S - A splendid smoky cocoa nose w/ woody vanilla and mild pepper notes. Sweet malts dominate w/ caramel fruitiness restrained in the aroma
M - A rich caramel toasted note, smoky dry accent and med full carbonation w/ mild sweetness and smoke in the finish
T - I am intriqued by the toasted woody smoky subtlety which is like an accentto the schwarzbier flavor. Both nutty w/ a hint of caramel mixed w/ light roast coffee and subtle smokiness as the malt is almost like a candy center to the rauchbier coating. It is pretty accurately described on the label which is unexpected. A very flavorful dark lager w/ added interest in taste of smoke. There is a pleasing fig-like taste w/ light toffee note of sweet cream.
D - The 7.5% dark lager/rauchbier qualities still well referenced. A very drinkable beer and one I would definietly look forward to tasting again, the combo of Schwarz/Rauch is very well matched I was wishing there was more when the bottle was finished.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by Sigmund from Norway
3.14/5 rDev -20.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
3.14/5 rDev -20.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Corked "champagne" bottle, as Flying Dog Schwarz Smoked Double Lager, ABV 7.8%. IBU 25. Kindly shared by gunnar. Black colour, low tan head. Moderate aroma of dark malts and smoke. Very smoky flavour, the smoke dominates a bit too much for my taste.
May 11, 2021Reviewed by jazzyjeff13 from England
4/5 rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A 355ml bottle with a BB date of Jan 2012, so it's a little out of date. Picked up recently from the York Beer & Wine shop. Double lager sounds delicious!
Poured into a Sam Smith's pint glass. A very dark reddish-brown; appears pitch black. Yields a large head of creamy light brown foam that lasts for a minute or two before collapsing. Aroma of nutty smoked malt with hints of sweet roasted grain, wood and smoky bacon/kippers.
Tastes of sweet, smoky malt with a dry finish. Notes of roasted grain, wood smoke, caramel and smoky bacon. A restrained malt bitterness upon swallowing. Mouthfeel is thick and smooth, with tingly carbonation. Great body. Somewhat astringent. Aftertaste of sweet, smoky malt.
Nice - if only every lager had this much character! Well-balanced flavour with a good malty backbone. The smoke is obvious but not overwhelming. Well worth trying if you like smoked beers.
Mar 19, 2012Poured into a Sam Smith's pint glass. A very dark reddish-brown; appears pitch black. Yields a large head of creamy light brown foam that lasts for a minute or two before collapsing. Aroma of nutty smoked malt with hints of sweet roasted grain, wood and smoky bacon/kippers.
Tastes of sweet, smoky malt with a dry finish. Notes of roasted grain, wood smoke, caramel and smoky bacon. A restrained malt bitterness upon swallowing. Mouthfeel is thick and smooth, with tingly carbonation. Great body. Somewhat astringent. Aftertaste of sweet, smoky malt.
Nice - if only every lager had this much character! Well-balanced flavour with a good malty backbone. The smoke is obvious but not overwhelming. Well worth trying if you like smoked beers.
Reviewed by thagr81us from South Carolina
4.12/5 rDev +4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.12/5 rDev +4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Apparently this beer style is second to David Hasselhoff as far as being loved by Germans, intriguing… Served from bottle with a cork that had a moldy base into a Mikkeller oversized wine glass. Poured a massively dark brown basically black with a minimal khaki colored head. Maintained nice lacing throughout the glass. The aroma was comprised of sweet malt, smoked malt, smoke, and ham. The flavor was of sweet malt, smoke, ham, milk chocolate, and dark chocolate. It had a medium feel on the palate with mild carbonation. Overall this was a pretty good brew. I can see why Germans love this style of brew as it is one of my favorites out there too. The smokey tones come through very nicely on this brew and are quite refreshing. I was quite concerned upon inspecting and smelling the cork. Note for future openers of beers with moldy corks; DO NOT SMELL IT! Really glad this didn’t translate into the beer at all. A definite must try if you get the opportunity to do so.
Feb 19, 2012
Dog Schwarz from Flying Dog Brewery
Beer rating:
89 out of
100 with
98 ratings
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