As expected, the pour to this was dark, with not a lot of head or lacing to be seen. The aroma was that of oatmeal, cereal, and some burnt maltiness, which was all repeated in the taste. This had a slightly thin and not terribly carbonated taste to it, while feeling roasted and somewhat burnt. There was a hint of caramel stickiness to it as well, without the actual taste of caramel being present. It almost felt like a Root Beer or Birth Beer soda that had been left out a bit too long, and slightly fermented. The alcohol was good in this and had I bought more, I could have downed a few more in one sitting. Even though its muggy as anything outside, I enjoyed this beer and thought that it fit the description of what a good Schwarzbier should be. Not as roasted as a Porter, full as a Stout, or roasted and sticky as a Scotch Ale,

(beeradvocate.com)