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Kloster Weizen Dunkel

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The dark wheat beer of the Kloster range, formerly sold as Kloster Weisse and earlier as Weizen Hefe Dunkel. Pale barley malt and finely roasted wheat give it a hazelnut-brown colour, a creamy texture and a firm head. The intense yeast haze carries aromas of ripe banana and dark berries, with caramel, almond and clove behind them. It is lively on the tongue with a full, round body, a background bitterness framed by sweetness and gentle acidity, and a fruity finish.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Mild12 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber18
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Silver · 2016
World Beer Awards
Dunkelweizen
Silver · 2017
World Beer Awards
★Silver — World Beer Awards (Dunkelweizen)
★Silver — World Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
bananacloveyeasty
banana
clove
yeasty
dark fruit
fruity
caramel
Aroma
The nose is dominated by ripe banana and dark berry notes from the weizen yeast strain, layered with caramel sweetness and toasted almond undertones.
also:nutty
not found:hoppy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kloster Weizen Dunkel

◎ Appearance

Hazelnut-brown in the glass with a dense, creamy white head that clings persistently to the rim. The beer displays a pronounced yeast haze throughout, characteristic of the style, which softens the overall visual impression. Carbonation is lively and sustained.

hazelnut-browndense headyeast hazecreamy

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by ripe banana and dark berry notes from the weizen yeast strain, layered with caramel sweetness and toasted almond undertones. Clove spice emerges as the beer warms, adding complexity alongside subtle roasted wheat grain. The overall impression is warm and rounded rather than sharp or herbal.

ripe bananadark berriescaramel, almondclove spice

◐ Taste

The palate is full and round, opening with the yeast-driven fruit and spice character that carries through the mid-palate. Sweetness and gentle acidity frame a low but present background bitterness, preventing the beer from becoming cloying. The texture is smooth with a creamy mouthfeel that underscores the wheat component.

full bodyyeast-drivenbalanced sweet-bittersmooth texture

◑ Finish

The finish is fruity and medium in length, fading gradually without harsh edges. A subtle dryness emerges as the aftertaste settles, leaving notes of banana and stone fruit.

fruity fademedium finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Kloster Weizen Dunkel

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

Serve at 7–9°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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Kloster Weizen Dunkel

About Dunkelweizen

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Dunkelweizen?

Dunkelweizen 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 Dunkelweizen

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