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Andechser Weissbier Dunkel

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Andechser Weissbier Dunkel is a traditional Bavarian dark wheat beer brewed by the historic Klosterbrauerei Andechs monastery. It combines the characteristic banana and clove notes of a weizen with a rich, malty darkness from darker malts.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Mild
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark25
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
bananawheatroasted
banana
wheat
roasted
clove
malty
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose is dominated by classic weizen yeast character with prominent banana and clove notes, complemented by warming spice undertones.
also:caramel,yeasty
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Andechser Weissbier Dunkel

◎ Appearance

Andechser Weissbier Dunkel pours a beautiful deep mahogany to dark brown color, characteristic of a traditional dunkelweizen. The beer displays excellent clarity with a thick, creamy off-white head that persists impressively, indicating quality ingredients and proper conditioning. Fine carbonation creates an elegant visual presentation befitting its monastic brewing heritage.

deep mahoganycreamy headclearrich brown

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by classic weizen yeast character with prominent banana and clove notes, complemented by warming spice undertones. Beneath the fruity esters lies a subtle malty foundation with hints of bread crust and light caramel sweetness. The aromatic profile is inviting and well-balanced, neither too aggressive nor too subtle.

banana estersclove spicebread notesmalty

◐ Taste

The palate opens with creamy, full-bodied malt sweetness featuring caramel and toasted bread flavors, followed by distinctive banana and clove from the weizen yeast. Mid-palate reveals a subtle roasted character that adds depth without harshness, while the low IBU (16) allows the malt and yeast complexity to shine. The finish remains smooth and wheat-forward with lingering spice notes.

creamy maltbanana-clovecaramel sweetnesssmooth

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with the roasted malt character fading gracefully into a subtle spiced aftertaste. The low bitterness and balanced sweetness create a satisfying, easy-drinking conclusion that invites another sip.

cleanmoderate lengthspiced aftertaste
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
87
Appearance
86
Finish
85
Serve at 7–9°C

Serve at 7–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Weizen glass

Tall and narrow at the base, flaring at the top — designed to hold the abundant foam of a wheat beer while showcasing its hazy golden body.

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About Dunkelweizen

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What is a Dunkelweizen?

Dunkelweizen is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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