8. Dark European Beer

요약

• 8A(Munich Dunkel) 무거운 몰트 중심 맥주지만 복보단 마시기 편하고, 로스티함이 있으면 안됨   
• 8B(Schwarzbier) 뮌헨 둥켈보다 드라이하고 가벼운 바디, 로스티한 특성도 분명 있음. 하지만 미국식 포터와는 다름    

8A. Munich Dunkel

Aroma

• malt aroma: rich, elegant, deep malt sweetness

Appearance

• deep copper~dark brown
• usually clear(murky version exist)
• creamy, light to medium tan head

Flavor

• malt flavor: dominated by soft, rich, and complex flavor of darker Munich malts, w/o a burnt-harsh-grainy toastiness
• hop flavor: low to none
• hop bitterness: moderately-low
• clean fermentation profile and lager character
• burnt or bitter flavors from roasted malt is inappropriated

Mouthfeel

• medium to medium-full body
• moderate carbonation

Style comparison

• w/ bock: less intense in maltiness(more drinkable)
• w/ schwarzbier: lacking the roasted flavor
• w/ Czech Dark Lager: richer, more malt-centric, less hoppy 

History

while originating in Munich, the style became popular throughout Bavaria(especially Franconia). Franconian versions are often darker and more bitter.

8B. Schwarzbier

Aroma

• malt aroma: low to moderate
• hop aroma: low spicy, floral, herbal hop aroma is optional
• the roast character can be dark chocolate, coffee like, but should not be burnt

Appearance

• medium to very dark brown
• very clear
• large, persistent, tan-colored head

Flavor

• malt flavor: light to moderate
• hop flavor: light to moderate
• hop bitterness: medium-low to medium  
• clean lager character
• light to moderate roasted malt flavors never burnt

Mouthfeel

• medium-light to medium body
• medium to medium-high carbonation
• no harshness or astringency

Style comparison

• w/ Munich Dunkel: darker, drier, lighter body, w/ noticeable roasted malt edge
• w/ American Porter(made with lager yeast): should not taste like 
• w/ Czech Dark Lager: drier, less malty, with less hop character

Comment and History

means "Black beer", sometimes "Black Pils" but is rarely as dark as black or as bitter as a Pils. don't expect strongly roasted, porter-like flavors. a regional specialty from Thuringia, Saxony and Franconia in Germany. Served as the inspiration for black lagers in Japan.