beer_name: Schwarzbräu Exquisit
text: Picked up at a gas station in southern Bavaria, not far from the brewery. The standard brown half liter bottle features a gold, black and white label featuring a grenadier having a flag bearing the name of the brewery. Purity law applies. Best before 7/13/07, I opened it on 5/6/07. Pours a clear yet quite bubbly deep gold under a one finger white head that fades rather quickly, leaving just a bit of film but no lace. Very little nose, with just a hint grain. The mouth is slightly sticky and very prickly. Mild sweet grain opening, chased quickly by a slightly harsh metallic bitter bite. The grain fades quickly, leaving the entire taste field to the bitter, which does have a slight spicey tone. The bitter lasts a very long time, mellowing as it ages to a quite pleasant sensation. Can't say I'm thrilled with this brew, as there are so many better in the world.