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Ritter Wirnt Trunk

Brauerei Friedmann
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🌍 Germany · Dunkel · One of 44 Dunkels in hopIQ

Named after the medieval poet Wirnt von Grafenberg, this dark, malty country lager joined the range under Sigi Friedmann. In the glass it shows a clear copper to chestnut brown under an off-white head. Roasted, nutty bread-crust notes lead the nose, followed by caramel, biscuit and a touch of dark chocolate, while grassy hops add some spice. The body is leaner than the colour suggests, and at 5.6% the alcohol gives the finish a noticeable warmth.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Dunkel.
Hop character
grassy
Malt character
malty
caramel
nutty
roasted
bready
chocolate
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ritter Wirnt Trunk

Appearance

A clear copper to chestnut brown body sits beneath a persistent off-white head. The color deepens toward mahogany at the edges, revealing good clarity despite the dark malts. Head retention is moderate, with fine carbonation evident throughout the glass.

copper to chestnut brownclear, off-white headmoderate lacing

Aroma

Roasted grain dominates the nose, with prominent nutty and bread-crust character that evokes dark toast and sourdough. Caramel sweetness and a whisper of dark chocolate emerge beneath, while subtle grassy hop notes add a light spice and mineral edge to the bouquet.

roasted grain, bread-crustnutty, caramel, cocoagrassy hop spice

Taste

The palate opens malty and slightly sweet, with layered flavors of biscuit, caramel, and toasted nut. A lean body belies the dark color, allowing the malty foundation to remain clean and approachable. Grassy hop bitterness arrives mid-palate with gentle spice, balancing the grain-forward character without dominating.

malty, biscuit, carameltoasted nuts, smoothgrassy, restrained bitterness

Finish

The finish is warm and lingering, with alcohol presence noticeable at 5.6% ABV. Roasted notes and a subtle cocoa dryness persist into the aftertaste, offering a clean conclusion.

warm, lingeringroasted cocoa fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Ritter Wirnt Trunk

Serve at 7–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Ritter Wirnt Trunk

About Dunkel

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Dunkel?

Dunkel 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 Dunkel

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same malty, roasted, nutty character as Ritter Wirnt Trunk will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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