Beer of the Weekend #1,110: Black Dog Lager
As a lover of Led Zeppelin and a sucker for rock-themed beers, I could not resist trying Black Dog Lager, brewed by House Divided Brewery of Ely, Iowa. Serving type: 16-ounce can. No freshness date. Appearance: Pours a deep brown, almost black, into a pilsner glass. A finger of dense, buttery, light tan head leaves a frothy skim and collar and trails of lacing. Smell: Caramel, toasted malt, light roast, toffee, maple syrup. Taste: Toasted malt, light roast, chocolate, toffee, maple syrup. The mouthfeel is light and watered down but the beer is still tasty. Fun facts about Black Dog Lager: • Style: Schwarzbier. • Price: $9.99 for a four-pack of 16-ounce cans at John’s Grocery in Iowa City. • Alcohol content: 5.7 percent ABV. • Here is the description via the brewery website: You can’t keep away from getting your fill of this dark German lager. Your eyes will shine as you enjoy the balance of roasted yet smooth malt flavors with a slight hop bitterness. Dreams of this lager all throu...
