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Engel Dunkel

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Roasted notes and light caramel tones sit in a malty, full-bodied beer, with a delicate breath of roast in the background. The body is rounded, the finish soft and smooth, the malt bouquet well woven together. Brewed in Crailsheim from barley malt, hops and water under the Reinheitsgebot of 1516, at 12 % original gravity, 5.3 % ABV and 21 bitterness units.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter21 IBU
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
roastedmaltycaramel
roasted
malty
caramel
toasty
clean
bready
Aroma
Roasted grain and light caramel notes dominate the nose, layered with subtle toasted bread and a delicate background of noble hop character.
not found:hoppy,chocolate,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Engel Dunkel

◎ Appearance

Deep amber-brown hue with a SRM of 20, presenting a rich, translucent body that catches light with warm mahogany undertones. A modest cream-colored head forms and settles into fine lacing along the glass walls, indicating good protein structure. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, contributing to a refined visual presentation.

deep amber-browntranslucentfine head retention

◌ Aroma

Roasted grain and light caramel notes dominate the nose, layered with subtle toasted bread and a delicate background of noble hop character. The malt bouquet is well-woven and inviting, without any sharp or aggressive roast edges. The overall impression is balanced and approachable, with complexity building as the beer warms.

roasted maltlight carameltoasted grainnoble hops

◐ Taste

The palate delivers a full-bodied, malty foundation with clean roasted grain flavors and a soft caramel sweetness that develops across the mid-palate. The 21 IBU contribute subtle bitterness without dominating the flavor structure, allowing the malt character to shine. The finish remains smooth and rounded, with no harsh edges or astringency.

full-bodiedroastedcaramel sweetnesssmooth bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is soft and persistent, with roasted and malty notes lingering gently on the palate. A clean, dry quality emerges without any cloying aftertaste, leaving the mouth satisfied and ready for the next sip.

soft finishcleanmalty
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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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