The sun beats down relentlessly from the cloudless sky over the endless expanses of the prairie. A tuft of dry undergrowth rolls silently across the dusty ground and you can see the sleek rider on his horse from afar. The cowboy gallops into the scene, tips his hat in salute, and disappears in a mighty cloud of dust just as quickly as he came.
It must have been something like this when the brewers from the Hummel-Bräu in Merkendorf came up with their Cowboy Schwarzbier. The Franconian interpretation of the Pilsner beer style has a pleasant 5.0% alcohol content and tastes so wonderfully balanced that it would have calmed even the biggest disturbances in the saloon.
The fine dark flows into the glass in a copper-red shimmering mahogany tone and is adorned with a hand’s breadth of hazelnut-brown foam. A symphony of delicate smoke, roasted walnuts, buttery caramel, soft malt and some fruity hops unfolds on the nose. The full-bodied taste unfolds a full-bodied aroma on the tongue and inspires with notes of sun-ripened grain, freshly baked bread crust and caramel malt. A hint of chocolate delivers a mild sweetness, while hints of coffee contribute fine acidity and a harmonious bitterness. The hops add subtle fruit notes to the aromas and skilfully round off the enjoyment of the beer with a round, hoppy finish.
Brauerei HummelWater, barley malt, hops, yeast
