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Höllbier Dunkel

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Lightly sweetish roast aromas at the first sip, recalling coffee, a hearty, aromatic and pleasantly spicy character and a short, dry finish. Höllbier Dunkel is brewed in the Munich style, dark brown (51 EBC) under a light-brown head and finely sparkling, from water, barley malt and hops at 5.0% ABV and 12.2° Plato.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark26
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedcoffeespicy
roasted
coffee
spicy
malty
clean
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with gentle roasted malt character, evoking freshly ground coffee and subtle cocoa undertones.
also:bready
not found:hoppy,chocolate,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Höllbier Dunkel

◎ Appearance

Deep brown body with reddish undertones, characteristic of the Munich Dunkel style. A light-brown head forms atop the glass with fine, persistent carbonation. The beer presents excellent clarity despite its dark complexion, allowing light to pass through with a warm, inviting translucence.

deep brownfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with gentle roasted malt character, evoking freshly ground coffee and subtle cocoa undertones. A light spice presence emerges in the background, complemented by faint bread-like notes from the barley malt. The aromatic profile remains restrained and refined, avoiding any harsh roasted edges.

roasted coffeesubtle spicebread malt

◐ Taste

The palate reveals a balanced interplay of roasted grain and mild sweetness on entry, with coffee notes developing through the mid-palate. Moderate spice and a clean malt foundation provide structure without heaviness. The 18 IBUs deliver restrained bitterness that complements rather than dominates, maintaining smoothness throughout the drinking experience.

roasted, smooth-drinkingbalanced bitternessclean malt

◑ Finish

The finish is notably dry and brief, with roasted and coffee notes lingering subtly before fading cleanly. No cloying sweetness remains, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dry finishclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
77
Finish
78
Serve at 7–9°C

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

Stein

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

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About Dunkel

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What is a Dunkel?

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