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Hohenfelder Dunkel is malty and aromatic, mild and easy-drinking, glowing amber in the glass. Dark-kilned roasted malt and soft Hohenfelder brewing water go into it, and the brewery deliberately skips artificial preservation. The recipe follows the original of the brewery's founder. Served at 8–10 °C.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
maltyroastedclean
malty
roasted
clean
caramel
bready
Aroma
Inviting malt-forward nose dominated by dark-kilned grain character and subtle caramel sweetness.
not found:hoppy,chocolate,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dunkel

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to chestnut brown, glowing with translucent warmth in the glass. The head forms dense and persistent, with good Schaumhaftung that clings to the walls. Clarity is clean and bright, with carbonation manifesting in a gentle, steady stream.

deep amberdense headclean clarity

◌ Aroma

Inviting malt-forward nose dominated by dark-kilned grain character and subtle caramel sweetness. Soft, earthy undertones suggest restrained noble hop work balanced against the toasted malt backbone. No sharp edges; the aromatics are rounded and approachable, with a gentle bready quality underneath.

toasted maltcaramel notessoft nobility

◐ Taste

Smooth entry that immediately expresses rich malt character—roasted grains and light caramel sweetness define the mid-palate. Bitterness remains gentle at 22 IBU, providing structure without assertiveness. The finish is dry and clean, with the roasted grain lingering softly and a slight bread crust quality that frames the swallow.

malt-centricrestrained bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

Medium-short, fading gracefully without astringency. The roasted malt aftertaste persists as a warm whisper, with no harshness or grip.

drywarm fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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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