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Kloster Dunkel

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A bottom-fermented dark lager that the brewery labels a mild beer, brewed to about 13 degrees Plato with roasted malt, the house yeast strain and whole hops. It shines chestnut brown with deep red glints under a creamy head. Roast malt and caramel lead the nose, joined by nutty notes, dried berries and a touch of dark chocolate. The body is creamy and firmly malty, and the finish stays soft and rounded rather than bitter.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark21
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Silver · 2011
European Beer Star
European-Style Dunkel
Silver · 2012
European Beer Star
European-Style Dunkel
Country Winner · 2016
World Beer Awards
Dark Lager
Silver · 2018
European Beer Star
European-Style Dunkel
Bronze · 2019
European Beer Star
European-Style Dunkel
Bronze · 2020
World Beer Awards
Silver · 2024
World Beer Awards
Dark Lager
★Silver — European Beer Star (European-Style Dunkel)
★Silver — European Beer Star (European-Style Dunkel)
★Country Winner — World Beer Awards (Dark Lager)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedcaramelmalty
roasted
caramel
malty
nutty
dark fruit
berry
Aroma
Roasted malt forms the aromatic foundation, complemented by sweet caramel notes that add depth.
also:chocolate,clean,bready
not found:hoppy,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kloster Dunkel

◎ Appearance

Deep chestnut brown with red undertones, presenting a lustrous, clean appearance. A creamy, stable head crowns the pour and demonstrates good adhesion to the glass. The beer shows excellent clarity typical of a well-crafted bottom-fermented lager.

chestnut browndeep red glintscreamy headbright clarity

◌ Aroma

Roasted malt forms the aromatic foundation, complemented by sweet caramel notes that add depth. Nutty characteristics emerge alongside subtle dried berry and dark chocolate undertones, creating a complex, layered nose that feels refined rather than aggressive.

roasted maltcaramel sweetnessnutty characterdark chocolate hints

◐ Taste

The palate enters full and malty, with creamy body that coats the mouth. Roasted malt flavors predominate, supported by gentle caramel notes. Bitterness remains restrained and integrated, allowing the malt-driven character to lead throughout.

creamy bodyfirmly maltycaramel backbonesoft bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is soft and rounded, with bitterness receding gracefully into a warm malt aftertaste. No harsh edges remain; the beer concludes with gentle drying and a lingering sweetness.

soft finishmalt persistencerounded aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Kloster Dunkel

Serve at 7–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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

Food Pairing

What to eat with Kloster Dunkel

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 roasted, creamy, caramel character as Kloster Dunkel will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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