Style: Lager (Czech-Style Dark, Tmavy)

ABV: 5.0 IBU: 22.0

86/100
Aroma: 12
Appearance: 3
Flavor: 17
Mouthfeel: 3

Bend Brewing Co Black Diamond Dark Lager

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What the brewers say

“Clean dark chestnut-hued lager with underlying notes of dark chocolate.”

What our panel thought

“The nose is a pleasant balance of toffee, dark chocolate, coffee, and toasted malt with hints of floral and perfume-like hops. The borderline-acrid roast notes overpower the flavor profile and wash out much of the subtle nuance. Clean and crisp, but the bitter elements are a bit over the top.”

What our editors thought

“Light chocolate and a bit of smoke/roast on the nose. The sip is clean with light chocolate notes and just a touch of bitterness, but a bit nondescript.”

Review printed in: Cold Comforts: Unique Insights From Lager Brewers (June-July 2022) (View All Issues)


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