Answers.Body: <p>It's likely just naming differences.  Though the BJCP has distinct categories for "Dark American Lager" and "Schwarzbier (Black Beer)".  The main difference seems to be that Dark lager is sweeter and more towards caramel malt than Black which is more dry and slightly roasty.</p>
  
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Answers.Text: Interesting. The difference between Dark American Lager and Schwarzbier would suggest that there is a kind of undocumented cultural difference, perhaps.
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Body: <p>Is there a difference between Black Lager and Dark Lager, or is it just the name?</p>
  
  <p>Since the recipes for Dark/Black Lagers seem to be quite varied, it is hard to tell if there are any majorly different components.</p>
  
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Title: Difference between Dark Lager and Black Lager
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ThreadText: # Difference between Dark Lager and Black Lager
  
  (Asked by: username_0 on 2014-03-10)
  
  Is there a difference between Black Lager and Dark Lager, or is it just the name?
  
  Since the recipes for Dark/Black Lagers seem to be quite varied, it is hard to tell if there are any majorly different components.
  
  **Tags:** style, terminology, lager
  
  
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  ### Answer by username_1 on 2014-03-10. Score: 6 | Accepted answer
  
  It's likely just naming differences. Though the BJCP has distinct categories for "Dark American Lager" and "Schwarzbier (Black Beer)". The main difference seems to be that Dark lager is sweeter and more towards caramel malt than Black which is more dry and slightly roasty.
  
  > **Comments:**
  > **username_0**: Interesting. The difference between Dark American Lager and Schwarzbier would suggest that there is a kind of undocumented cultural difference, perhaps.  
  
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