Kapuziner's Bavarian Schwarz-Weizen is a Black Wheat Ale is a light bodied, dark colored beer that is as refreshing as it is dark.
5.4% ABV
Review:
Aroma: The signature aroma of a sweet German Hefeweizen can be smelled many inches from the glass. Nice notes of grilled citrus fruits are also present.
Appearance: Dark brown to Black with nice brown highlights. The head is khaki and composed of very fine bubbles. It starts 3/4 to 1 inch thick and, while lessening, lasts through the glass.
Taste: There is a slight chocolaty flavor, bot it comes across dry. The yeast character is spicy but is balanced by the full, creamy mouthfeel.
Mouthfeel: It feels like a nice hefe-weizen with charcoal and ash added.
Finish: Dry and dusty.
(I guess they use the same bottle for a couple of beers)
(Side Note: The color in this beer comes from the same dehusked barley that is used in the Schwarzbier (black lagers) of Germany. It contributes nice color and roast with very low astringency.)
Overall:
Sometimes it is difficult to come up with a single grade for a beer. This was true for this beer because even though I respect the skill and finesse that the brewer obviously possessed in making this beer, I still couldn't get excited about the style. So, this will be a split decision.
Grade: A- for skill and style. B for my personal taste.
Barrel Man says:
"As dark as the
inside of my barrel."
(This bottle purchased at Liquor Collection.)
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