A review for you all to enjoy...
Magic Hat (Burlington, VT) Brewing, the makers of #9, Circus Boy, and other wheat-y, fruit inspired concoctions have decided to give us their version of a schwarzbier. This beer replaces Jinx as their winter seasonal in the limited release line-up. Dark 12-oz bottle with eyes peering over random objects that spell out the beer's name.
Appearance: Dark. Not completely black, but close to it. Brownish hues. An off-white frothy head with clumps of bottles.
Smell: Sweet and malty. A lot of coffee notes. Lots of schwarzbier goodness here. I'm surprised that this is coming from Magic Hat.
Taste: Bittersweet and cola-like. A good amount of smokiness and smoked meat (sounds odd, but it's pleasant in the background.) Very above average for the style. The finish almost makes you think it won't linger, but the good earthy, dark malt sticks with you for a bit. Quite nice.
Drinkability: I like this quite a bit. Carbonation is spot on and fizzy. An easy drinker and you'll want to keep sipping it.
Overall: Highly recommended. There aren't many schwarzbiers out there that are in this price range. (Sam Adams Black Lager?) And this ranks right there with anything else you'll find. Good stuff from MH.
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