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Weizen Dunkel

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Chestnut brown in the glass, with a fruity bloom of cloves and ripe bananas paired with roasted malt aromas. The prickling first sip brings caramel notes and a pleasant sweetness. Innstadt Weizen Dunkel is brewed at 12° Plato for 5.5% ABV. The brand has belonged to Hacklberg since 2012; the Innstadt brewery appeared in Passau records in 1318.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber18
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
clovebananacaramel
clove
banana
caramel
roasted
fruity
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced clove and banana esters—typical of the Weizen yeast character—layered beneath warming roasted malt notes.
also:wheat
not found:hoppy,bready,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Weizen Dunkel

◎ Appearance

Chestnut brown hue sits deep in the glass with good transparency. A dense, cream-colored head forms readily and clings well to the sides, leaving distinct lacing with each sip. Fine carbonation produces a gentle, persistent sparkle beneath the foam.

chestnut browndense headwell-defined lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced clove and banana esters—typical of the Weizen yeast character—layered beneath warming roasted malt notes. A subtle caramel sweetness rounds the profile, inviting further investigation without overwhelming the delicate balance.

clove, banana estersroasted maltcaramel sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a smooth sweetness and caramel maltiness that develops depth across the mid-palate. Clove and banana flavors weave throughout, supported by soft roasted grain undertones. Mild bitterness (15 IBU) provides gentle structure without asserting dominance, allowing the fruity complexity to shine.

caramel, sweet entryclove and bananasoft roasted grain

◑ Finish

The finish tapers smoothly, with lingering banana and subtle spice notes fading into a pleasant malt sweetness. No harsh edges; the aftertaste remains clean and inviting.

smooth fadelingering spice
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 7–9°C

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

Weizen glass

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.

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