Schwarzbier, meaning “black beer” in German, is a dark lager that originated in Thuringia, Germany. It’s characterized by its dark color, which ranges from deep ruby to black, and its roasted malt flavor. Typically low in bitterness and has a medium body which makes it one of the best year round options you can find in a taproom.
Given Pennsylvania’s strong German heritage it should come as no surprise that the options in the Keystone State are almost endless. And according to Untappd, below are the top ten Schwarzbier beers brewed in Pennsylvania. (Data as of November 2023 with a minimum of 150 check-ins based on the Untappd weighted rating system)
#1 Kleiner Wald | Human Robot – 3.93 
#2 LV Ghets | McCall Collective – 3.89
#3 Echonacht | Bonn Place – 3.88
#4 Night Light | Necromancer Brewing – 3.86
#T5 Schwarzbier | Dancing Gnome – 3.85
#T5 Schwarzbier | Trace Brewing – 3.85
#7 Dark Blumme | Hidden River – 3.84
#T8 Dark Bier | La Cabra – 3.83
#T8 The Good Schatz | Levante Brewing – 3.83
#T8 Ted’s Schwarzbier | Victory Beer – 3.83
