Clone Wars: Hallertau Deception (ie number 4) 17th May 2014

[Barbara Joppa]

And what a great beer to try and clone! This has always been my favorite of the main four beers at Hallertau. Now we all get a chance to make it!

http://www.hallertau.co.nz/craft-beer/our-first-four/

Typically a schwartzbier is a lager. But from what I hear, Steve brews this as an ale. Either way, this is your challenge to decide.The website describes is as such:
This number is not what he seems.
A bit of a trickster really. Smooth.
Firm. Dark. Light. Bitter. Sweet.
Coffee. Intricate. Chocolate.
Subterfuge. You’ve been warned. 

As usual, we will meet up at Hallertau on Saturday, 17th May. Judging starts at 3PM. 

[Mike Foster]

Cheers for a great day tasting quality beers. Looking forward to the next one.