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Einsiedler Spezialbier dunkel

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Roasty, full-bodied and spicy: this dark special beer (5.2% ABV) is brewed with somewhat more barley malt and hops, which makes it more robust and spicier. It comes from Brauerei Rosengarten in Einsiedeln, where Alois Gmür took up his brewing trade in 1953 and the family company has run the brewery since 1956.

ABV
5.2%
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
roastedspicymalty
roasted
spicy
malty
hoppy
clean
caramel
Aroma
Pronounced roasted grain character opens the nose, with notes of dark bread crust and subtle caramel sweetness.
also:bready
not found:juicy,chocolate,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Einsiedler Spezialbier dunkel

◎ Appearance

Deep brown with auburn highlights, characteristic of the dunkel style. The beer presents good clarity with a dense, tan head that maintains solid adhesion to the glass. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presence.

deep browntan headgood claritymoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

Pronounced roasted grain character opens the nose, with notes of dark bread crust and subtle caramel sweetness. The herbal, spicy hop profile adds complexity without dominating, while clean fermentation keeps the aromatic profile focused and inviting.

roasted graindark breadherbal hopscaramel sweetness

◐ Taste

Full-bodied entry with assertive roasted malt and a spicy, peppery hop bite that frames the palate. Mid-palate develops caramel and bready undertones, balanced by 22 IBU of clean, herbal bitterness. The malt backbone remains robust throughout, with no sharp edges or astringency.

roasted maltspicy hopsfull bodyclean bitterness

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with persistent roast and a lingering spice that gradually fades. The aftertaste is dry and malty, leaving a pleasant grain-forward impression.

medium finishroasted aftertastedry malt
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
77
Finish
76
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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