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Schwarzbiers are deceiving. They look like a stout but if you close your eyes, you may be fooled into thinking you're drinking a Pilsner or Kolsch. The beer finishes dry yet slightly malty in the balance. While it looks dark and bold, the roast level is very subdued and certainly not astringent.
As a lager, this beer is best fermented with a true lager yeast in the lower 50's. We really like Omega OYL-114 Bayern Lager or White Labs WLP838 for this beer but you will either need 2 packs or make a 2 liter starter with a single pack. As a cheaper, but respectable alternative you can use two pack of Saflager W34/70 dry yeast. The latter is also acceptable if you must ferment this beer warmer, such as in the 60's but you will get a little fruity ale-like esters out of it. Select your preferred yeast as an add on in the accessory list. If you plan to bottle condition, be sure you have 4 ounces of priming sugar. You can purchase that as an accessory as well.
For emphasis: This kit does not include yeast, it must be selected from the accessories list on the right.
Assuming 72% efficiency into the boil kettle:
Est Original Gravity: 1.051 SG
Est Final Gravity: 1.009 SG
Estimated Alcohol by Vol: 5.2 %
Bitterness: 24 IBUs
Est Color: 23 SRM
Mash at 152F
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Easy drinking 
