schwarzbier noun1 •A dark lager that has an opaque, black colour with hints of chocolate or coffee flavours, and is generally around 5% ABV, similar to stout in that it is made from roasted malt, which gives it its dark colour.Heralded for their dark colors and bittersweet chocolate flavors, schwarzbiers are represented on U.S. shores by Köstritzer Black Beer, imported by Friedlin & Assoc. Inc. — 1981 formsschwarzbiers
