Schilling Beer Co's Ode to Darkness, Because Regular Beer Just Isn't Brooding Enough
In the ever-evolving tapestry of craft beer, where every shade and hue has been explored, Schilling Beer Co. has decided to pitch its tent in the less trodden path of brooding, introspective darkness. Enter Rennsteig, a Schwarzbier so deep and enigmatic, it makes your average stout look like light beer. This isn't just a beer; it's a mood, a state of being, a liquid embodiment of that one friend who insists on wearing sunglasses indoors.
Firstly, for those uninitiated to the craft beer vernacular, a Schwarzbier is essentially a black lager. Yes, black, as in the color of your soul after you've debated IPA hop varieties for more than five minutes at a party. Schilling Beer Co., in their infinite wisdom, has named it Rennsteig, presumably after a German hiking trail, because nothing screams "drink me" like a beer named after rigorous outdoor exercise.
Now, let's dive into the abyss that is Rennsteig. This beer is so dark, it's like staring into the void, except the void stares back with subtle hints of chocolate and coffee. It's the kind of brew that whispers sweet nothings about existential dread while simultaneously comforting you with its malty embrace. Each sip is a step deeper into a forest of flavor where the trees are roasted barley and the streams flow with the tears of lesser beers.
But why choose a Schwarzbier, you might ask? In a craft beer scene dominated by a relentless pursuit of the hoppiest IPA, Schilling Beer Co. has zagged where others zigged, opting for subtlety and nuance over the liquid equivalent of a hop grenade. Rennsteig is their dark horse, a beer that probably wears a leather jacket and knows a thing or two about German poetry.
And let's not forget the packaging. In true craft beer fashion, we can only assume Rennsteig's label is an artisanal masterpiece, likely featuring a dark, foreboding forest or perhaps a lone hiker silhouetted against a moonlit sky. It's the kind of label that says, "I'm not just a beer; I'm a lifestyle choice for those who prefer their beverages with a side of melancholy."
In conclusion, Rennsteig Schwarzbier from Schilling Beer Co. is more than just a beer. It's a journey into the heart of darkness, a liquid homage to the night. It's for the thinkers, the dreamers, the ones who look at a pint of black lager and see the universe staring back. So here's to Rennsteig, the beer that dares to ask, "Why be light when you can be dark?"
Remember, in the vast spectrum of craft beers, there's always room for a little darkness, especially if it comes with a side of existential contemplation. Cheers, or as the Schwarzbier aficionados might whisper, "Prost, into the void.
Cheers you, silly Bastards!
