Sam Adams - Black Lager

When one sees a beer with a darker complexion these days, more often than not it’s a porter or a stout. But looks can be deceiving. There exists a style older than both and generally less well known; the schwarzbier, which literally translates to “Black Beer.” Unlike its dark cousins which are ales hailing from Britain, schwarzbier comes from Germany and uses a bottom fermenting lager yeast.  Samuel Adams Black Lager is brewed in the tradition of the latter. A medium bodied beer brewed using several different roasts of malt to create a smooth body and depth of malt character that has to be tasted to be believed..

The ABV is 4.9 and the IBU rating is ??
Style - Schwarzbier
Glass to use- Flute, Pilsener Glass
Delivery 12oz Bottle

Not recommended for extended cellaring.

The Pour - Poors to a black color with a tan head. Good lacing.
Aroma - Smokiness, chocolate and a hint of coffee.
Taste - Smoky, some hop bitterness, sweet and toffee.
Mouth Feel - Carbonation is just right. Medium body.
Drinkable - Nice brew with a different taste. 

This beer pairs well with German food.

This beer gets a Duper rating of B.
BeerAdvocate Rating =B+
Ratebeer Rating = 97