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Hirter Morchl

Privatbrauerei Hirt
Austria·Munich Dunkel
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'Award-winning dark lager noted for its rich, toasty profile and silken texture.' Named after the Morcherl (morel mushroom) found in Carinthia's forests. 'Roasty and malty with a small earthy hop presence.' Multiple Austrian Beer of the Year awards. One of Austria's most celebrated dark lagers.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark30
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedmaltytoasty
roasted
malty
toasty
earthy
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced roasted malt and a subtle toasty sweetness reminiscent of bread crust and caramel.
also:dark fruit
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hirter Morchl

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany to dark brown, with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head. The color displays the characteristic depth of a Munich Dunkel, while the tight collar of foam shows strong schaumhaftung and clings to the glass with each sip.

deep mahoganypersistent foamclear and bright

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced roasted malt and a subtle toasty sweetness reminiscent of bread crust and caramel. Beneath lies a restrained earthy hop character that adds an understated herbal dimension without dominating the profile.

roasted graintoasted breadearthy hop notes

◐ Taste

Rich and malty on entry, with roasted and slightly bittersweet flavors building through the mid-palate. The silken texture coats the mouth while a gentle bitterness (22 IBU) provides balance without sharpness, allowing the dark grain complexity to remain the focal point.

rich maltsmooth texturerestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately long, with a dry aftertaste that echoes the roasted grain and subtle earthiness. Carbonation remains gentle throughout, supporting the refined character of the beer.

clean aftertasteroasted grain lingering
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
89
Appearance
87
Finish
85
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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