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Ayinger Altbairisch Dunkel unfiltriert

Ayinger Privatbrauerei
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🌍 Germany · Dunkel · One of 31 Dunkels in hopIQ

The unfiltered version of the house dark lager, first brewed for the brewery's 140th anniversary. It stands a medium red-brown with natural yeast haze under a mixed-pore beige head that holds well. The nose runs to fresh mixed-grain bread and crust, the yeast adding volume and a distant spice note. The first sip is yeasty and only lightly dark-malted, turning chocolatey further in and rounded off by apple and berry. Grassy hops stay in the background. Brewed at 12.8 degrees Plato.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted 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
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

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 Dunkel.
Malt character
bready
chocolate
malty
roasted
Distinctive notes
hazy
berry
spicy
Hop character
grassy
Fermentation & yeast
yeastyclean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ayinger Altbairisch Dunkel unfiltriert

Appearance

Medium red-brown body with a natural yeast haze that softens the color without obscuring it. A mixed-pore beige head forms with solid retention and fine lacing along the glass. Carbonation is moderate and even, appropriate to the style.

red-brownnaturally hazystable head

Aroma

The nose leads with fresh mixed-grain bread and crust notes, enhanced by active yeast character that adds volume and texture. A distant spice note emerges in the background, grounded and subtle rather than prominent.

fresh breadyeast-forwardsubtle spice

Taste

Entry is yeasty and lightly dark-malted, then chocolate notes develop through the mid-palate, rounded by apple and berry character. Grassy hops remain restrained in the background, allowing the malt and yeast interplay to dominate. The finish is clean and smooth without assertive bitterness.

chocolateberry notesrestrained hops

Finish

The aftertaste is dry and brief, with a lingering yeast tone and subtle fruitiness. No harsh edges; the finish feels round and integrated.

dryyeasty fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
79
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Ayinger Altbairisch Dunkel unfiltriert

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

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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 yeasty, hazy, bready character as Ayinger Altbairisch Dunkel unfiltriert will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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