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Bio Dinkel

Neumarkter Lammsbräu
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🌍 Germany · Hefeweizen · One of 210 Hefeweizens in hopIQ

A top-fermented beer brewed from spelt, the ancient ancestor of modern wheat, together with barley malt; the brewery introduced it in 1997. The spelt malt comes from its own organic maltings. The beer shows a naturally hazy golden colour under a snow-white head. Delicate notes of banana, nuts and vanilla shape the aroma, with a light clove and a bready grain character behind them. On the palate it is fruity and lively yet soft and full, and its mild bitterness fades quickly.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden5
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AWARDS

Gold · 2013
European Beer Star
★Gold — European Beer Star
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
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Very crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

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

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Hefeweizen.
No character signal.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bio Dinkel

◎ Appearance

A naturally hazy golden colour dominates the glass, characteristic of the style and the spelt grain's contribution. A snow-white head rises generously and clings to the sides with fine, persistent lacing. The soft cloudiness from the yeast suspension gives the beer an inviting, unfiltered appearance.

golden, naturally hazysnow-white headfine lacingunfiltered

◌ Aroma

Delicate banana and nuts lead the nose, accompanied by subtle vanilla undertones that speak to the spelt's character. A light clove spice and bready grain note emerge in the background, creating layers without overwhelming the senses. The overall impression is restrained and harmonious, with no aggressive hop presence.

banana, nutsvanillalight clovebready grain

◐ Taste

Entry is fruity and lively on the palate, with the spelt contributing a soft, full mouthfeel that belies the moderate alcohol. Mid-palate reveals the grain's subtle sweetness and a gentle, slightly peppery character. Bitterness is mild and fades quickly, leaving room for the beer's natural fruitiness to dominate.

fruity, livelysoft and fullmild bitternessgrain sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively dry, with the bitterness receding to allow the delicate spelt and banana notes to linger briefly. A gentle warmth remains without any harshness, inviting another sip.

clean, drylingering fruit
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
77
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Bio Dinkel

Serve at 5–8°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Slightly warmer than a lager — 8–12°C allows the banana and clove esters from the yeast to fully develop.

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.

Best fresh. The yeast-driven banana and clove character fades over time. Drink within 4 months.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Bio Dinkel

About Hefeweizen

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Hefeweizen?

Hefeweizens are unfiltered Bavarian wheat beers with 4.9–5.6% ABV. Yeast-driven banana and clove esters define the style, alongside a hazy golden body and soft wheat sweetness.

Finding a similar Hefeweizen

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

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