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DAVO Dunkel Weizen

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A dark wheat beer that is spicy and malty, yet very fresh and easy to drink, in spite of its dark colour. At 6% ABV, it comes from DAVO in Deventer, where each beer is brewed to the 3-pint rule: it must stay in balance so that you still feel like a sip after the third one. From hoppy blonde to whisky-infused Imperial Stout, balance is the rule.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
deep amber18
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
wheatspicymalty
wheat
spicy
malty
yeasty
clove
banana
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced wheat character intertwined with classic banana and clove esters derived from the weizen yeast strain.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for DAVO Dunkel Weizen

◎ Appearance

Deep amber-brown color with a hazy, turbid character typical of the Dunkelweizen style. The dense, cream-colored head builds quickly and clings persistently to the glass walls, demonstrating excellent lacing. Fine carbonation creates a soft, inviting visual presence despite the beer's darker complexion.

deep amber-brownhazy, yeast-cloudedpersistent cream headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced wheat character intertwined with classic banana and clove esters derived from the weizen yeast strain. Subtle malty sweetness rounds the bouquet, while a light spice note—reminiscent of nutmeg and phenolic warmth—adds complexity without overwhelming. The overall impression is fruity and fresh, with no sharp or acrid edges.

banana esterclove, spicewheat-forwardsoft phenolic warmth

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty, with the wheat character providing a soft, grainy foundation. The mid-palate reveals layered yeast-derived spice and subtle banana sweetness, balanced by a gentle malty backbone that prevents any cloying sensation. At 15 IBU, bitterness is minimal and well-integrated, allowing the beer's intrinsic flavors to remain foremost while maintaining structural balance.

smooth malty entrywheat, banana, clovelow bitternessclean, balanced

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with residual wheat and gentle spice notes lingering pleasantly on the palate. Dryness emerges gradually, leaving a clean, slightly peppery aftertaste that invites another sip.

dry, clean finishlingering spicerefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
83
Finish
79
Serve at 7–9°C

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

Weizen glass

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.

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About Dunkelweizen

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What is a Dunkelweizen?

Dunkelweizen is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Dunkelweizen

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