So continuing on my German beer series as I work my way through this sack of Weyermann pilsner malt I purhcased. Reusing my WLP833 and WLP830 yeast cakes from the German pilsner on this rather bold Schwarzbier recipe. Schwarzbier is one of my most nostalgic brewing beers as it was one of the first I brewed and shared at a festival. Most Americans have never had it and are shocked by the dark beer with the smooth character. This one should be a rather agressive cousin of Monchshof which is probably the most popular version of the style you’ll find in the United States today.

The brew day went well with the exception of gravity coming in a little high at 1.054. Did have some pump trouble which led to some higher than expected mash temperatures temporarily which could be the primary cause for this high gravity. It’ll probably have a higher finishing gravity as well but should taste perfectly fine. If it finishes as dry as originally expected I’ll worry it’ll be a little warm on alcohol.