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Die Weisse Dunkel

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Lively and fruity, with only a hint of hops in the bouquet and a long-lasting malty aroma on the finish. A particularly firm head crowns this dark wheat beer, which is brewed from five different specialty malts, left naturally cloudy and conditioned in the swing-top bottle. It is also available on draught. It comes from the Weissbier brewery in Salzburg's Schallmoos district, which has been brewing there since 1901.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
deep amber18
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruitymaltywheat
fruity
malty
wheat
yeasty
clove
banana
Aroma
The nose opens with ripe banana and clove esters from the wheat yeast, layered generously beneath notes of toasted bread crust and dark caramel from the five specialty malts.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Die Weisse Dunkel

◎ Appearance

Deep copper-brown with a natural haze throughout, characteristic of its unfiltered conditioning in the swing-top bottle. A firm, dense head forms with excellent retention and lacing on the glass, framing the beer with a substantial foam collar that speaks to the careful carbonation.

deep copper-brownnaturally hazyfirm head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with ripe banana and clove esters from the wheat yeast, layered generously beneath notes of toasted bread crust and dark caramel from the five specialty malts. Hop presence is deliberately restrained, appearing only as a subtle floral whisper in the background, allowing the malt and fermentation character to dominate.

banana esterclove spicetoasted malthop whisper

◐ Taste

On entry, smooth wheat and fruit lead into a mid-palate that balances fruity sweetness with gentle malt depth and a creamy mouthfeel. The five specialty malts contribute warm caramel and bread-like notes without heaviness, while minimal bitterness (15 IBU) allows the yeast-derived spice and fruit to remain prominent throughout.

wheat forwardcreamy bodyrestrained bitternessspiced fruit

◑ Finish

The finish extends with persistent malty sweetness and a lingering clove-banana character, fading gradually into a dry, bread-tinged aftertaste that invites the next sip.

malty persistenceclove finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
85
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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