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Hopf Weisse Dark

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🌍 Germany · Dunkelweizen · One of 20 Dunkelweizens in hopIQ

Hopf Weisse Dark is a traditional Bavarian dark wheat beer brewed by the renowned Brauerei Hopf in Miesbach. This richly colored weizen combines the classic banana and clove notes of Weissbier with deeper malt character from darker grains.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

clove
100%
banana
100%
roasted
60%
wheat
60%
malty
60%
dark fruit
60%
rich
30%
chocolate
30%
bready
30%
smooth
30%
yeasty
30%
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About Dunkelweizen

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What is a Dunkelweizen?

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Hopf Weisse Dark

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Weizen glass
Recommended for this style

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.

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

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hopf Weisse Dark

Appearance

Hopf Weisse Dark presents a deep mahogany to dark brown hue, characteristic of a traditional dunkelweizen. The beer likely displays excellent clarity despite its rich coloring, with a dense, creamy off-white head that demonstrates classic weizen carbonation patterns and retention.

deep mahoganycreamy headwell-carbonatedclear

Aroma

The nose opens with the signature banana and clove esters typical of Weissbier yeast, beautifully complemented by warm roasted malt and dark bread aromas. Subtle notes of caramel and wheat grain round out the bouquet, creating a complex yet harmonious aromatic profile that speaks to both the yeast character and darker grain bill.

banana estersclove spicedark breadroasted malt

Taste

The palate offers a soft, creamy mouthfeel with robust flavors of dark bread, caramel, and wheat grain taking center stage. Mid-palate reveals roasted and dark chocolate notes with subtle fruity undertones, while the finish remains smooth and balanced with minimal hop bitterness, allowing the malt and yeast complexity to shine.

creamydark chocolatecaramel-forwardsmooth

Finish

The finish is clean and lingering, with echoes of dark bread and a gentle roasted grain character persisting pleasantly on the palate. The overall impression remains soft and rounded, without harsh bitterness or astringency.

cleanlingeringsoft finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
84
Appearance
81
Finish
80
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