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Münchner Dunkel

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A bottom-fermented Munich dark lager brewed to 12.7 °P and given a long, unhurried maturation. The aroma is led by lightly sweet roasted malt with caramel, toasted nuts and a note of candied fruit. The palate is full and rounded, the dark malt sweetness framed by a delicate, finely bitter Hallertauer Tradition hop character. The finish stays smooth with a lingering touch of bread crust and caramel.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
roastedcaramelmalty
roasted
caramel
malty
nutty
noble hop
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with soft roasted malt sweetness layered with caramel and toasted hazelnut.
also:dark fruit
not found:hoppy,chocolate,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Münchner Dunkel

◎ Appearance

Deep amber-brown to dark mahogany, clear with excellent clarity. The head is dense and creamy, settling into fine lacing that clings steadily to the glass. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presentation characteristic of traditional Munich lagers.

deep mahoganyclearcreamy headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft roasted malt sweetness layered with caramel and toasted hazelnut. Candied fruit notes—particularly dark plum—emerge in the background alongside a delicate, refined Hallertauer Tradition hop character. The overall impression is balanced and inviting, without aggressive roast or hop intensity.

roasted malt sweetnesscaramel, toasted nutscandied fruitnoble hop spice

◐ Taste

The palate enters with full, rounded body and prominent dark malt sweetness. Caramel and bread crust notes form the mid-palate foundation, while Hallertauer Tradition hops provide a delicate, finely woven bitterness that frames rather than dominates. The interplay is smooth and harmonious, with nutty undertones supporting the malt character throughout.

full-bodieddark malt sweetnesscaramel, bread crustdelicate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish remains smooth and lingering, with caramel and bread crust notes persisting gently into the aftertaste. Bitterness fades gracefully, leaving a subtle warm sweetness and a whisper of toasted malt on the palate.

smooth finishlingering caramelwarm, malty
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
85
Appearance
82
Finish
81
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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What is a Dunkel?

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