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Autenrieder Bernstein Weisse

Schlossbrauerei Autenried
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🌍 Germany · Dunkelweizen · One of 24 Dunkelweizens in hopIQ

Autenried's Bernstein sits in the amber glow between pale Hefeweizen and true Dunkelweizen — caramel malt gives it body and a subtle sweetness without darkening the mood. The yeast is all banana-clove spice, lifted by bright carbonation and a toasty undertone. Approachable enough for summer, rich enough to linger into autumn.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Mild
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very crisp mouthfeel.

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Dunkelweizen.
Malt character
bready
caramel
wheat
malty
toasty
Fermentation & yeast
banana
clove
yeasty
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Autenrieder Bernstein Weisse

Appearance

A luminous amber-bronze color that catches light with gentle warmth, sitting deliberately between pale Hefeweizen and darker Dunkelweizen territory. The beer presents a soft haze from active yeast suspension, typical of the style, with a dense, persistent head that clings to the glass in fine lacework. Bright carbonation rises steadily, creating a lively visual presence without aggression.

amber-bronzenaturally hazyfine head retentionlively carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with prominent clove and ripe banana—a classic Hefeweizen signature that arrives immediately and holds center stage. Behind this yeast-driven character sits a toasty, bready undertone from the caramel malts, adding subtle depth and warmth without heaviness. The overall profile is inviting and approachable, with no sharp edges or dominant hop character.

clove-forwardripe bananatoasty-breadyyeast-driven

Taste

The palate opens smooth and full-bodied, with caramel sweetness providing immediate roundness. Clove and banana spice carry through the mid-palate alongside a soft, wheaty grain structure, building a cohesive and comforting flavor arc. Bitterness is minimal (15 IBU) and plays a supporting role, allowing malt sweetness and yeast character to define the drinking experience.

caramel sweetnesssmooth mouthfeelspiced yeastlow bitterness

Finish

The finish is clean and lingering, with clove spice persisting gently into the aftertaste. A subtle toasty-malty warmth and residual sweetness encourage another sip without becoming cloying.

clove persistencemalty warmth
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Autenrieder Bernstein Weisse

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

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

Weizen glass
Recommended for this style

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.

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

Food Pairing

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About Dunkelweizen

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Dunkelweizen

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same clove, banana, caramel character as Autenrieder Bernstein Weisse will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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