Schwarzbier is like MythBusters for the “all dark beers are thick and heavy” crowd. A well brewed classic example should taste almost exactly like a German Pils. Try this one out on your friends that don’t drink good beer!
Recipe notes:
Despite the name, the color isn’t exactly black – more of a very dark brown with some ruby highlights.
Be sure to use the de-husked Carafa special so that it has minimal impact on the flavor. The husked versions will add more roast flavors.
The Chocolate Malt isn’t really to style, but I kind of like it. There’s just a little chocolaty hit at the end of a sip.
Mt. Hood hops are supposed to be an American version of Hallertau. You can substitute any noble type you like.
The S-189 yeast can be hard to find. You can use Wyeast 2124 or White Labs WLP830 liquid yeasts instead. Be sure to make an appropriate starter!
Schwarzbier – All Grain
| Brew Type: All Grain | |
| Style: Schwarzbier (Black Beer) | Brewer: Jimmy |
| Batch Size: 6.00 gal | |
| Boil Volume: 8.53 gal | Boil Time: 90 min |
| Brewhouse Efficiency: 70.00 % | |
| Amount | Item | Type | % or IBU |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.00 lb | Pilsner (2 Row) Ger (2.0 SRM) | Grain | 83.26 % |
| 1.00 lb | Munich Malt (9.0 SRM) | Grain | 9.25 % |
| 0.68 lb | Carafa II (412.0 SRM) | Grain | 6.29 % |
| 0.13 lb | Chocolate Malt (450.0 SRM) | Grain | 1.20 % |
| 42.00 gm (1.5 oz) | Mt. Hood [5.10 %] (60 min) | Hops | 28.2 IBU |
| 14.20 gm (0.5 oz) | Mt. Hood [5.10 %] (20 min) | Hops | 3.2 IBU |
| 14.20 gm (0.5 oz) | Mt. Hood [5.10 %] (0 min) | Hops | - |
| 1 Pkgs | SafLager German Lager (DCL Yeast #S-189) | Yeast-Lager |
| Original Gravity: 1.048 SG | |
| Final Gravity: 1.010 SG | |
| Color: 25.0 SRM | |
| Bitterness: 31.4 IBU | |
| ABV: 4.95 % | Calories: 211 cal/pint |
| Mash | Description | Step Temp | Step Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mash In | Add 13.51 qt of water at 171.2 F | 151.0 F | 60 min |
| Carbonation Type: Kegged (Forced CO2) | Carbonation Volumes: 2.8 |
| Estimated Pressure: 15.5 PSI | Kegging Temperature: 40.0 F |
| Pressure Used: - | Age for: 4.0 Weeks |
| Storage Temperature: 40.0 F |
Notes
11oz carafa special, 2oz chocolate malt
Schwarzbier – Extract
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Hi there! My name is Jimmy VerVaecke and I’m a brewer. I discovered brewing in 2004 and have been hooked ever since.
My beer has won numerous awards, including one at the National level. 
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I chose this recipe over many others in an attempt to recreate the terrific Kulmbacher Monshof Schwarzbier. It turned out great! Really smooth drinkability. I used northern brewer liquid malts and I used white labs WLP-029 kolsch yeast. 1 week in the primary and 2 in the secondary then kegged it. The clarity is unbelievable.
Thanks Hopwild!
Vali
Hey Vali,
Glad your beer turned out well. I’m supremely jealous of your mad guitar skills!
Jimmy