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Krombacher Weizen Dunkel

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Krombacher Weizen Dunkel is a top-fermented, naturally cloudy dark wheat beer. Selected dark roasted malts give it a brown colour and a stronger, more aromatic profile than the pale Weizen, while the fruit of the wheat yeast stays in place. The nose combines banana and clove with bread crust and caramel. On the palate, soft wheat body carries toasted malt, a light cocoa note and a spicy edge from aroma hops, and the finish is malty and gently dry. The brewery describes the overall character as malty and spicy.

ABV
5.3%
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
clovebananawheat
clove
banana
wheat
roasted
spicy
caramel
Aroma
A complex and inviting nose leading with classic Weizen yeast notes of banana and clove, enhanced by the darker malt character.
also:malty,bready,chocolate
not found:hoppy,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Krombacher Weizen Dunkel

◎ Appearance

Deep brown color with excellent clarity for a naturally cloudy Dunkelweizen, displaying the characteristic turbidity of the style. A creamy, off-white head forms with solid retention, indicative of proper carbonation and wheat protein content.

deep brownnaturally cloudycreamy headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

A complex and inviting nose leading with classic Weizen yeast notes of banana and clove, enhanced by the darker malt character. Toasted bread crust and subtle caramel sweetness add depth, with hints of spice from aroma hops providing a sophisticated aromatic profile.

bananaclovebread crustcaramel spice

◐ Taste

Soft, velvety wheat body carries pronounced toasted malt flavors with restrained cocoa undertones, creating pleasant complexity. A subtle spicy edge from hops provides balance against the malty sweetness, while the palate remains smooth and approachable without harsh bitterness.

toasted maltcocoaspicy hop edgesmooth body

◑ Finish

The finish transitions cleanly with a malty character that fades to a gentle dryness. Medium-length aftertaste leaves lingering notes of bread and subtle spice without astringency.

maltygently drymedium finish
83
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
84
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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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.

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