(DER HIRSCH) HOLZAR-BIER BAVARIAN January 1, 2009Beers A-Zdark lagerJohn Fortunato Silky amber-paled, medium-bodied “dunkel” (dark) lager retains moderate caramel creaminess and gentle barley-roasted candi-sugared malt sweetness, but hindered fruit blandness, stifled earthiness, and faint smokiness lost in midst.