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Maisel's Weisse Dunkel

Maisel Bamberg
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🌍 Germany · Dunkelweizen · One of 26 Dunkelweizens in hopIQ

A mahogany-dark wheat beer that shifts from near-black to deep red in the glass. The aroma opens with ripe banana and citrus over the clove and fruit character of Maisel's wheat yeast. On the palate the malt takes the lead — full-bodied and smooth — while those same banana and citrus esters weave through, balanced by a whisper of spice in the finish. At 5.1 percent it drinks lighter than it looks: for an evening when something darker and more textured than a pale wheat beer feels right. Serve cool, around 10 degrees.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Mild12 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
deep amber18
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very crisp and mildly bitter.

Trim and gentle — the beer moves through with an unforced, easy rhythm.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Dunkelweizen.
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
banana
clove
yeasty
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking
citrusy
spicy
Malt character
maltywheat
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Maisel's Weisse Dunkel

Appearance

A mahogany-dark wheat beer that shifts dramatically from near-black at the rim to deep red when held to light, revealing its true color complexity. The dense, off-white head clings to the glass with stable lacing. Fine carbonation rises steadily through the body, creating a lively yet controlled visual presence.

mahogany to deep reddense foamfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with prominent ripe banana and bright citrus notes layered over the classic clove and spice signature of wheat yeast fermentation. Beneath these esters lies a soft, grainy Malz character that grounds the composition without overpowering the fruity top notes. The overall impression is balanced between yeast-driven aromatics and subtle malt sweetness.

banana, citrus estersclove and spicewheat yeast character

Taste

On the palate, toasted Malz takes the lead immediately, delivering a full-bodied mouthfeel that belies the modest 5.1% ABV. Banana and citrus esters weave through the mid-palate, complementing rather than competing with the malt backbone. A whisper of clove spice emerges in the finish, providing gentle bitterness that never becomes harsh or assertive.

full-bodied, smoothbanana-citrus interplayrestrained spice

Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with the spice notes lingering gently on the palate. The beer closes with a soft malt sweetness and a touch of wheat grain character, leaving a balanced aftertaste without drying harshness.

clean, drylingering spice
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
85
Appearance
82
Finish
81
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Maisel's Weisse 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

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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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same malty, fruity, full-bodied character as Maisel's Weisse Dunkel will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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