Winter is, without a doubt, dark beer time. These rich and malty brews work especially well when temperatures drop and people are looking for beers to warm them up instead of cooling them down. Dark lagers have grown increasingly popular in recent years and here is a selection of them that you should put on your list to try this winter!
Schwarzbiers
Schwarzbiers are a German invention whose name literally translates to “black beers”. Relatively light for a dark lager, with an alcohol content of around 5% and coffee, chocolate, and malty notes, this is a good style to start your dark beer journey on.
Doppelbocks
Stepping up the strength and alcohol content a bit are doppelbocks, a strong lager which also hails originally from Germany. Toasted bread is the prevailing flavor of this beer, which is a stronger, darker version of the traditional bock.
Baltic Porters
Baltic porters are a special variation of porter ales, which are made with warm fermentation. Baltic porters, however, are a special style that began to be cold fermented in the Baltic region in the 19th century. This makes them lagers even though they have an ale-like strength and richness.
