Kostritzer Schwarzbier

Tasting Notes

Köstritzer Schwarzbier is a renowned German black lager with a 4.8% ABV, brewed in Bad Köstritz by one of Germany’s oldest breweries, dating back to 1543. This distinguished Schwarzbier style is celebrated for its deep mahogany hue and smooth, roasted malt character, offering notes of coffee, dark chocolate, and a hint of liquorice, balanced by a clean, dry finish. Köstritzer Schwarzbier gained widespread popularity, famously enjoyed by German literary icon Goethe. Crafted with precision and tradition, it remains a standout in the world of dark lagers.