Zittauer Bürgerbäu
Schwarzbier
Appearance
With a color that is a deep dark chocolate with elements of mahogany.
Taste
Nearly black with elements that are reddish-brown. Caramel notes that are moderately malty with a hint of purple prunes. A mellow beer that offers a pleasant roastiness.
AROMA
An overall sweet malty profile with a caramel profile, with the addition of prune and dark chocolate that add complexity to the nose.
ABOUT THIS BREWERY
The brewery derives it name from the picturesque Zittau mountains as well as the city of Zittau in the Germany state of Saxony. The mountains provide a water source optimal for qualitative beer brewing.
Dark Lager
4.5%
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLYZittauer’s environmental commitment to qualitative veritifations, including the HACCP certification and the IFS Global Markets Food certification. With a strong emphasis on supporting the local economy when it comes to ingredient purchases and employing students during the summer months.
BEER TYPE INFORMATIONDirectly translated, meaning “black beer”, a dark lager that has a black color known for its hints of chocolate or coffee flavors. While the Schwarzbier is a dark beer, the clean lager taste remains evident while being very malt-forward.
