The Beer
Kostritzer Schwarzbier
Kostritzer Schwarzbierbrauerei
Germany
4.8% abv
11.2oz bottle
Best before: 8.22.2014 clearly marked on the bottle
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Another beer that I cannot believe that I have not reviewed
before. I pick up a six pack or two
during the winter months to enjoy this simple Black Lager while sitting by the
campfire up north. To me this is a
classic Black Lager.
Appearance: almost black body with big cola highlights; a
thin half finger tan head with a strong pour; a spot here and there of lacing –
another way to say nothing much;
Aroma: very light toasted grains; otherwise very lager like
Flavors: lightly sweet malts with a touch of tart hops
keeping the balance; light toasted grains that remind me of a soft-fresh loaf
of pumpernickel bread; semi-sweet coffee
Mouthfeel: light-moderate carbonation; smooth; fresh; tasty
for a Black Lager; light-moderate body; with the 4.8% abv it is easy to sit by
the campfire and down a few
To the Point: nothing special to review but, damn this is
one fine Black Lager; I don’t know how any – I mean ANY beer drinker cannot
like this beer; I recommend this for any beer drinker of course
The Cigar
Casa Magna Dominican Gran Toro
Wrapper: Corojo
Fillers: Cuban-seed Dominican
Size: 6 x 60
Profile: medium-full body; dark roasted coffee; dark
chocolate like bitterness; toasted caramel; fire pit smoky note; green
peppercorn; earthy and peppery aftertaste
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The Pairing
I was wrong with what I envisioned for this pairing. I thought the cigar would overpower this
fairly simple Black Lager. Not only do I
enjoy the flavors of each product but, I think the dark bready notes of the
beer bring out the toasted forest floor notes of the cigar. The light-moderate green peppercorn notes of
the cigar helps to perk up a little spiciness in the beer – reminding me of rye
– like a Black Russian Pumpernickel Bread; I'll place this pairing right with the Wee Heavy pairing
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