{"product_id":"schwarz-and-giggles-schwarzbier-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallon","title":"Schwarz \u0026 Giggles Schwarzbier | Extract Recipe Kit | 5 Gallons","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSchwarz \u0026amp; Giggles Schwarzbier\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSchwarzbier is one of the best little tricks in German beer: it looks like it should drink heavy, roasty, and serious, then lands smooth, crisp, and dangerously easy to finish. The style is dark by color, not by weight — expect dark bread crust, subtle cocoa, light coffee-like roast, restrained noble hops, and the clean snap of a well-made lager.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchwarz \u0026amp; Giggles Schwarzbier\u003c\/strong\u003e leans into that contrast. It gives you the visual drama of a black lager without the weight of stout, using Munich and Vienna malt for bread-crust depth, Caramunich for a touch of rounded malt sweetness, and dehusked Carafa Special II for smooth color and roast without burnt harshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Brew This Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a great kit for brewers who want something dark but still highly drinkable. It is satisfying in cooler weather, surprisingly refreshing when served cold, and a useful showcase for how lager process can make dark malt taste clean, polished, and balanced instead of heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion version:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the extract with grains version. If you prefer the other brew-day format, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/schwarz-and-giggles-schwarzbier-all-grain-recipe-kit-5-gallon\"\u003eSchwarz \u0026amp; Giggles Schwarzbier all-grain recipe kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBeer Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Schwarzbier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatch Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated OG:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1.048–1.052\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated FG:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1.010–1.014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~4.8–5.4%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBitterness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced, ~24–30 IBU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark brown \/ black with ruby highlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool lager fermentation + cold conditioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrain Milling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe automatically mill the grains included with SoCal Brewing Supply beer recipe kits so they are ready for brew day. If you want the grains left unmilled, please add that request in the shopping cart notes before checkout. We’ll do our best to support unmilled requests when packing your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDark bread crust, restrained chocolate-like roast, clean malt, noble hop balance, and a crisp lager finish without stout-like heaviness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFermentation Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePitch SafLager W-34\/70 cool around 50–55°F. Hold steady, allow a diacetyl rest near the end of fermentation if needed, then cold condition for several weeks before packaging or serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Kit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBriess Pilsen Light DME:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBriess Pilsen Light DME:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 lbs supplied as two 1 lb packs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBriess Traditional Dark DME:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMunich Malt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVienna Malt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaramunich® I Malt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarafa® Special II:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallertau Mittelfrüh Hops:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTettnang Hops:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Ounce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafLager W-34\/70 Yeast:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 Sachets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Muslin Grain Bag:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Large Muslin Bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the mini-mash for smooth dark malt character, dissolve extract off heat, and ferment cool for a clean lager finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4807\/5542\/files\/schwarz-and-giggles-schwarzbier-extract-brewing-instructions-hop-schedule.pdf?v=1778204376\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload the Schwarz \u0026amp; Giggles Schwarzbier brewing instructions PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHelpful Bottling \u0026amp; Kegging Add-Ons\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottling this batch?\u003c\/strong\u003e Add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/powdered-dextrose-priming-sugar\"\u003epowdered dextrose priming sugar\u003c\/a\u003e and use our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/priming-sugar-calculator\"\u003ePriming Sugar Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e for the actual packaged volume, beer temperature, and carbonation target.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKegging instead?\u003c\/strong\u003e Use our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/keg-carbonation-calculator\"\u003eBeer Carbonation Chart \u0026amp; Keg Serving Pressure Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e to choose the right CO₂ pressure for your serving temperature and target carbonation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SoCal Brewing Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51296282771734,"sku":"recipe-schwarz-and-giggles-schwarzbier-extract-5gal","price":70.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4807\/5542\/files\/schwarzbier-recipe-kit-artwork---4cd06261-802b-44d2-b083-f1e9e134cab7_fd968fae-d9e6-4bd4-ad27-453d795f6c86.png?v=1778195720","url":"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/schwarz-and-giggles-schwarzbier-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallon","provider":"SoCal Brewing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}