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Faust Hefeweizen dunkel

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Malt and yeast aromas of banana, clove and nutmeg; full-bodied, soft and lively fresh in the mouth. Dark wheat malt brings the colour and the warmth. At 12.5 percent original gravity and 5.2 percent ABV it moves between spice and fruit without picking a side. It comes from Brauhaus Faust in Miltenberg on the River Main.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Mild
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber18
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Gold · 2008
European Beer Star
South German-Style Hefeweizen Dunkel
★Gold — European Beer Star (South German-Style Hefeweizen Dunkel)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
clovebanananutty
clove
banana
nutty
malty
yeasty
fruity
Aroma
The nose is dominated by warm spice—clove and nutmeg—layered over ripe banana esters from the Hefeweizen yeast.
also:spicy,wheat
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Faust Hefeweizen dunkel

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to brown, opaque and naturally hazy from the wheat and yeast. A thick, creamy head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine lacing. The carbonation is gentle and persistent, creating a soft, pillowy texture.

deep ambernaturally hazycreamy head

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by warm spice—clove and nutmeg—layered over ripe banana esters from the Hefeweizen yeast. Beneath lies a soft maltiness with subtle nuttiness and toasted grain notes from the dark wheat malt. The overall impression is balanced between yeast-driven fruitiness and gentle spice warmth.

clove, nutmegripe bananawarm yeast

◐ Taste

Full-bodied and soft on the palate, with flavors of clove and banana merging seamlessly in the mid-palate. The dark wheat malt contributes a subtle nuttiness and toasted character, while the low bitterness (15 IBU) allows the malt sweetness and yeast complexity to shine. The finish remains clean without astringency, refreshing despite the weight.

full-bodiedspiced fruitsoft finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is medium-length, lingering gently with clove and a faint nutty warmth. A dry, refreshing quality emerges, cleansing the palate without harshness.

medium finishclove warmth
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
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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