The style is similar to the more familiar German Schwarzbier that is also a dark lager. Tmavés are generally sweeter, with more chocolate characters than their German cousin. It looks nice—a deep, ...

But, imagine your lager is a black lager." Higgins explains that a black lager, or German schwarzbier, has a dark color but low bitterness and light body. However, these lagers have toasty flavors ...