hopIQ
ENDE
Build your DNASign in

Kirner Landbier dunkel

Tap to rate

Caramel aroma and the scent of fresh bread crust lead into a malty first sip, with roasted notes and balanced hopping. Chestnut-brown to dark copper, naturally cloudy and bottom-fermented. Brewed with water, domestic barley, yeast and hops: 5.5% ABV at 12% original gravity, best at 7 to 9 °C.

ABV
5.5%
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
caramelmaltyroasted
caramel
malty
roasted
bready
hoppy
clean
Aroma
Caramel and fresh bread crust dominate the nose, with gentle toasted cereal notes underneath.
not found:juicy,chocolate,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kirner Landbier dunkel

◎ Appearance

Chestnut-brown to dark copper hue, naturally cloudy from suspended yeast and grain proteins, lending an authentic, unfiltered character. A modest off-white head settles into a thin collar with gentle lacing. Low carbonation is evident in the soft, creamy foam structure.

chestnut-brownnaturally cloudysoft head

◌ Aroma

Caramel and fresh bread crust dominate the nose, with gentle toasted cereal notes underneath. The malt profile is rounded and approachable, while a restrained herbal hop presence adds subtle garden-like depth without dominating. No yeasty or phenolic character distracts from the clean, grainy foundation.

caramelfresh bread crusttoasted maltherbal hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens with soft malt sweetness and caramel notes, transitioning to a bread-like, biscuity middle that builds gently. Roasted undertones emerge mid-palate, balanced by restrained noble-hop bitterness that sits well below assertive levels. The finish is dry but not harsh, with lingering malt and subtle toasted grain.

malty-sweetroasted undertonesbalanced bitternessbread notes

◑ Finish

Short to medium finish with a clean, dry aftertaste dominated by toasted malt and faint hop spice. No lingering sweetness or astringency; the beer closes gently and drinkably.

drytoasted maltclean finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
74
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.

+ Sign in to add your tasting note

Food Pairing

What to eat with Kirner Landbier dunkel

More from Kirner Privatbrauerei

Kirner Frei
Kirner Frei
Alcohol-Free Pilsner
Lightly bitter
Find matches →
Kirner Landbier hell
Kirner Landbier hell
Lager
4.8%·Lightly bitter
Find matches →
Kirner Pils
Kirner Pils
German Pilsner
4.8%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →
Kirner Weizen
Kirner Weizen
Hefeweizen
5.5%·Mild
Find matches →
Kirner Zwickel naturtrüb
Kirner Zwickel naturtrüb
Kellerbier
4.8%·Lightly bitter
Find matches →
Schinderhannes Bock
Schinderhannes Bock
Heller Bock
7.1%·Noticeably bitter
Find matches →

About Dunkel

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Dunkel?

Dunkel is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Dunkel

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same caramel, malty, roasted character as Kirner Landbier dunkel will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Compare with another beer →Explore all Dunkel beers in hopIQ →Browse Germany beers →