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Ruperti-Dunkel

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In the good old days there was only one beer, and it was dark. Ruperti-Dunkel is brewed to an old recipe from well-roasted malt, without colour malt. The aroma is clearly malty with fine roasted notes. Caramel-coloured, 5.1% ABV, 12.2% original gravity. A dark Export that suits steaks, smoked fish and heartily seasoned dishes.

ABV
5.1%
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
maltyroastedcaramel
malty
roasted
caramel
dark fruit
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced malty character, anchored by notes of well-roasted grain and subtle toasted bread.
not found:hoppy,chocolate,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ruperti-Dunkel

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany to brown in the glass, revealing excellent clarity despite the traditional brewing method. The head forms with good density and displays fine lacing that clings to the glass walls with each sip. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a composed and refined visual presentation.

deep mahoganyclearpersistent lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced malty character, anchored by notes of well-roasted grain and subtle toasted bread. Fine caramel sweetness emerges in the background, complemented by gentle dark fruit undertones that suggest dried plum or raisin. The overall impression is clean and balanced, with no sharp edges or harsh roasted elements.

roasted graincaramel sweetnessdark fruit notestoasted bread

◐ Taste

The palate is full-bodied and smooth, with malty sweetness as the foundation supported by balanced roasted malt flavours. Caramel and bready notes develop across the mid-palate, while restrained dark fruit character adds complexity without obscuring the core malt profile. Bitterness is gentle at 22 IBU, finishing dry without any cloying residue.

full-bodiedroasted maltbalanced bitternesssmooth mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and of moderate length, with the roasted and caramel notes lingering pleasantly without dominating. A subtle dryness emerges, leaving the palate refreshed and inviting another sip.

clean aftertastemoderate lengthdry finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
76
Finish
77
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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Food Pairing

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About Dunkel

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