Baltic Porter VS Schwartzbier

Bru · Dec 2, 2009

Can someone please explain the differences between these two styles.
My understanding is a Schwartzbier has a Munich and Pilsener malt base with a lager yeast. Baltics seem to be the same although some use pale 2 row as a base - strong porter with lager yeast.

broadbill · Dec 2, 2009

porters are typically fermented with ale yeast. They aren't lagered.

PseudoChef · Dec 2, 2009

A baltic porter will have a fuller body and mouthfeel than a schwartbier, not to mention a higher gravity beer in general. I also think that, while both lagers, a schwartzbier will finish crisper.

broadbill said:
porters are typically fermented with ale yeast. They aren't lagered.

Baltic porters are traditionally brewed with lager yeast.

pickles · Dec 2, 2009

Baltics ARE typically fermented with lager yeasts.
From BJCP Style guidelines 12C. Baltic Porter: Ingredients: Generally lager yeast (cold fermented if using ale yeast).
Swartzbier is medium bodied and Baltics are full-bodied. Baltics have higher OG and alcohol content. Among other differences.

broadbill · Dec 2, 2009

pickles said:
Baltics ARE typically fermented with lager yeasts.
From BJCP Style guidelines 12C. Baltic Porter: Ingredients: Generally lager yeast (cold fermented if using ale yeast).
Swartzbier is medium bodied and Baltics are full-bodied. Baltics have higher OG and alcohol content. Among other differences.

Interesting...didn't know that.

Bru · Dec 2, 2009

That makes sense - thanks.
Swartzbier recipe I have is 1.055, Baltic is 1.089 (!)

BeezBrew · Dec 2, 2009

Honestly, i think these two styles are miles apart. Baltic porters a big beers with a nice roastiness and dark fruit component. Schwartzbiers are typically much lighter and even though they are dark, the roastiness if much more restrained due to many brewers using de-husked roasted barley and/or Carafa malt.

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