Etymology

schwarzbier

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Today it means: 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. Full definition →

German Schwarzbier
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  1. German · borrowed fromSchwarzbier
  2. English todayschwarzbier

From German Schwarzbier (literally “black beer”).

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