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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

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

Hop character

CitrusTropical FruitStone FruitBerryFloralSpiceHerbalGrassyResin / Pine
0-5 scale. 0s mean no aroma values available.

Common grains

Percentages are each grain's 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

Ranked by how often brewers reach for them.

Common yeasts

Ranked by how often brewers pitch each strain.

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