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Chestnut brown, with strong roasted malt aromas and the scent of a crusty farmhouse loaf. The body is full, and hop and roasted-malt bitterness mark the finish. Dunkel is brewed at 12° original gravity and 4.5% ABV, in a brewery that has been brewing in Passau since at least 1618. The Fürstenbau dates from 1692.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedbreadymalty
roasted
bready
malty
toasty
clean
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced roasted malt character—earthy, toasted grain with hints of cocoa and dark bread crust.
not found:hoppy,chocolate,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dunkel

◎ Appearance

Deep chestnut brown under transmitted light, with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass in delicate bands of lacing. The carbonation is gentle and refined, producing a steady stream of small bubbles that rise with measured pace.

chestnut brownclearfine lacinggentle carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced roasted malt character—earthy, toasted grain with hints of cocoa and dark bread crust. Beneath this foundation lies a subtle farmhouse quality, evoking fresh-baked rye loaf and subtle noble hop spice. The overall impression is warm and inviting, with no sharp or aggressive edges.

roasted maltbread crustnoble hopsearthy

◐ Taste

The palate presents a full, rounded entry with significant roasted malt complexity and a clean, bready sweetness that recalls crusty farmhouse bread. Mid-palate carries caramel undertones and toasted grain depth, while a measured bitterness from both hops and roasted malt builds steadily toward the finish. The body is substantial yet never cloying, with excellent balance between malt sweetness and bitter counterpoint.

full-bodiedroasted maltbread notesbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, with lingering roasted malt and hop bitterness that evolves from initial dryness into a subtle, pleasant astringency. The aftertaste remains clean and malty without harshness.

dry finishlingering maltclean
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
84
Appearance
88
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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