
Black Pils
In most cases, it’s safe to assume that a glass of black beer is either stout or porter. Looks can be deceiving, stout and porter are not the only styles of dark beer. According to the BJCP style guidelines, category 4C, Schwarzbier (black beer) or Black Pils is a dark lager that balances roasted yet smooth malt flavours with moderate hop bitterness. The 300g of crystal malt, although optional, adds a little extra complexity and residual sweetness.
Beer Style: Lager
Colour (EBC): 120
Volume: 23L
Difficulty: Intermediate
ABV 4.9%
Alcohol by Volume
33 IBU
International Bitterness Units
EBC 120
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Black Pils
In most cases, it’s safe to assume that a glass of black beer is either stout or porter. Looks can be deceiving, stout and porter are not the only styles of dark beer. According to the BJCP style guidelines, category 4C, Schwarzbier (black beer) or Black Pils is a dark lager that balances roasted yet smooth malt flavours with moderate hop bitterness. The 300g of crystal malt, although optional, adds a little extra complexity and residual sweetness.

| Beer Style | Lager |
| Flavour Profile | Coffee, Roast, Sweet |
| Alcohol Content | 4.9% |
| Colour (EBC) | 120 |
| Bitterness (IBU) | 33 |
| Volume | 23L |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
Ingredients
1. Mix
2. Brew
3. Bottle
4. Enjoy
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