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Schwarzbier

BJCP 8B specs

The band is the guideline range — the marker is where the modern homebrew average actually lies.

OG

1.051

1.046

1.052

FG

1.012

1.010

1.016

ABV

5.2%

4.4

5.4

IBU

27

20

35

BU:GU

0.54

0.38

0.76

SRM

28

19

30

Grain character

Each axis is scaled to how intense that flavour gets in real malt bills.

Hop character

0-5 scale. 0s mean no aroma values available.

Common grains

Average share of the grain bill when used.

2°
Pilsner malt59%
9°
Munich (light)30%
350°
Carafa / dehusked dark5%
55°
Crystal (medium, ~40-70°L)6%
350°
Chocolate malt4%
500°
Black / patent malt4%
20°
Munich (dark)29%
2°
Pale / 2-row (generic)57%

Common hops

By how often brewers reach for them.

Hallertau Mittelfrüh🇩🇪

Alpha11.0–16.0%Beta5.0–8.0%

Alpha2.5–6.0%Beta4.0–8.0%

Hersbrucker🇩🇪

Alpha1.5–4.0%Beta2.5–6.0%

Tettnanger🇩🇪

Alpha2.5–6.0%Beta3.0–5.0%

Alpha3.0–11.0%Beta2.3–6.0%

Northern Brewer (German)🇩🇪

Alpha6.0–10.0%Beta3.0–5.0%

Warrior🇺🇸

Alpha13.0–18.0%Beta4.0–6.0%

Common yeasts

By how often brewers pitch each strain.

SafLager W-34/70

Atten80–84%Temp9–22°C

WLP830 German Lager Yeast

Atten74–79%Temp10–13°C

Atten80–84%Temp9–22°C

2124 Bohemian Lager

Atten73–77%Temp7–20°C

WLP029 German Ale/Kölsch Yeast

Atten72–78%Temp18–21°C

2206 Bavarian Lager

Atten73–77%Temp8–14°C

Biergarten Lager

Escarpment Labs

Atten73%Temp9–13°C

WLP838 Southern German Lager Yeast

Atten68–76%Temp10–13°C

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