Greif-Bräu Black

Black beer is a style that does not traditionally come from Franconia Nevertheless, the Franconian brewery Greif has dared to try this classic from eastern Germany

The black beer from Greif is an unfiltered beer specialty in the color of freshly brewed coffee and has a pleasant 4.9% alcohol content The Franconian brewers have put their very own stamp on the traditional beer style and created a specialty with a dark aroma and a creamy, almost oily consistency The deep black beauty is adorned with a delicate veil of white foam and smells wonderfully of caramel, espresso, chocolate and red fruits when poured, The first sip reveals a surprisingly slender, light-footed body with a full-bodied taste and fine, soft carbonic acid Sweet notes of roasted malt ensnare the palate and tickle the taste buds with hints of café au lait, delicately melting chocolate, creamy toffee and candied dark fruit A smoky note underscores the interplay of aromas and skilfully rounds off the composition The crowning glory is a sweet, roasted malty finish

Thanks to its full-bodied, malty character, Greifla in Schwarz is the perfect accompaniment to hearty Franconian cuisine: roast beef, dumplings, red cabbage, roast sausages, Schäuferla or a hearty snack harmonize wonderfully with the smoky elements and the warm, complex sweetness of the beer