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Rosenheimer Dunkel

Auerbräu
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🌍 Germany · Dunkel · One of 71 Dunkels in hopIQ

A chestnut-coloured dark lager with 5.5% alcohol from 12.5 °P, topped by firm, fine foam. According to the brewery, dark roasted and specialty malts give the beer its full body and characteristic taste. Tasters describe a deep red-brown pour, a sweet and lightly spicy malt aroma and a flavour dominated by caramel, with a lively first sip, a touch of hop and a long, malty finish that avoids stickiness.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
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AWARDS

Gold · 2026
DLG-Prämierung
★Gold — DLG-Prämierung
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Dunkel.
Hop character
hoppy
Malt character
caramel
malty
roasted
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rosenheimer Dunkel

◎ Appearance

A deep red-brown pour with chestnut undertones, displaying excellent clarity for the style. The beer is topped by a firm, fine foam that clings persistently to the glass walls, demonstrating good head retention and stable carbonation.

deep red-brownchestnut huefirm foam collarclear

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with sweet, lightly spicy malt character—dark roasted and specialty malts contribute a complex foundation without heaviness. Subtle background notes of caramel and grain round out an inviting, balanced bouquet that avoids any burnt or astringent edges.

sweet maltlight spiceroasted graincaramel notes

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a lively, snappy character that belies the full body beneath. Caramel dominates the mid-palate, supported by the malty backbone, while a measured hop presence provides gentle structure and refreshment. The beer finishes clean without cloying sweetness.

caramel-forwardfull-bodiedgentle hop bitemalty sweet

◑ Finish

A long, malty finish that sustains without becoming sticky or overly persistent. The aftertaste remains dry and grainy, leaving the palate primed for the next sip.

long malty finishclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
77
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Rosenheimer Dunkel

Serve at 7–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Rosenheimer Dunkel

About Dunkel

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Dunkel?

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

Finding a similar Dunkel

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same caramel, malty, roasted character as Rosenheimer Dunkel will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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