Köstritzer Schwarzbier

The most famous black beer of all! The brewery was founded in 1543 and it is one of the oldest producers of Schwarzbier (black beer) in Germany and produce a beer with distinctive subtle malt flavours and low hop bitterness. Now an integral part of German beer culture - 'a black beer with a blonde soul'.

You may not know that...

One of the most famous drinkers of Köstritzer Schwarzbier was writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832), who sustained himself on black beer from Köstritz when he was unable to eat during a period of illness.

Trade customers can order Köstritzer Schwarzbier by calling importer James Clay 
on 01422 377 560