Hop Grail
Schwarzbier Lager
- Dark Lager / Dunkel
- 5.3% ABV
- Label approved Aug 27
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Masthead Brewing Co.'s Dark Lager / Dunkel. Label approved 27 August 2026; spotted on 25 September 2026 (in Masthead Brewing Co.'s newsletter).
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This is the 13th of 13 labels we have from Masthead Brewing Co. It is one of 28 dark lager / dunkel labels approved in August 2026. Its label was approved 2 days after it was submitted. The label carries the Brewers Association independent seal.
From the label“The secret of Schwarzbier style lagers is that looks can be deceiving. This black lager features German malts and hops that provide a subtle roast character and an intimidating appearance, but in reality this beer finishes as smooth as a fine grained whetstone.”
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Style: LagerBrewery: Masthead Brewing Co.