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Karlsberg Dunkles Natur Weizen

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The dark counterpart to the pale Natur Weizen, unfiltered and deep brown. Roasted malt sets the tone, fruity and aromatic, and the taste turns gently towards caramel. With 13 bitterness units the hops are barely felt, so the malt carries the beer. Original gravity is 12.4 °P, the same as its pale sibling, and the strength is identical at 5.2 %.

ABV
5.2%
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
roastedfruitymalty
roasted
fruity
malty
caramel
wheat
clove
Aroma
The nose leads with toasted and roasted malt character, lending an earthy warmth.
also:banana
not found:hoppy,bready,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Karlsberg Dunkles Natur Weizen

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to mahogany hue, characteristic of the Dunkelweizen style. The beer presents itself unfiltered with a subtle haze from suspended yeast and proteins. A modest but stable foam crown forms, with fine lacing that clings to the glass as you drink.

deep brownunfiltered, hazyfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with toasted and roasted malt character, lending an earthy warmth. Behind the malt foundation sit the typical weizen esters—subtle banana and stone fruit notes that add complexity without dominating. A delicate spice note rounds out the profile, while hop aromatics remain restrained.

roasted maltbanana, stone fruitsubtle spice

◐ Taste

The palate opens with soft, bread-like malt sweetness and a gentle caramel undertone that unfolds through the mid-palate. Weizen yeast contributes a mild fruity character that integrates smoothly with the malt. Bitterness remains minimal at 13 IBU, allowing the malt to command the finish without hop harshness.

caramel sweetnessbread-like, weizen characterlow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, with lingering malt warmth and a trace of caramel. No astringency or harshness intrudes.

malt warmthclean, dry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
77
Finish
75
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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About Dunkelweizen

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What is a Dunkelweizen?

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