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Maisel's Weisse Dunkel

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Dark Bavarian Hefeweizen from Bayreuth — roasted wheat malt adds chocolate and coffee notes to the classic banana and clove character. Rich and satisfying.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Mild
Roasted bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
bananaroastedchocolate
banana
roasted
chocolate
clove
coffee
wheat
Aroma
Classic weizen yeast character dominates with prominent banana and clove notes, layered beautifully with warm bread and subtle caramel aromas.
also:bready,malty,yeasty
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Maisel's Weisse Dunkel

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany to dark brown hue with excellent clarity, characteristic of a well-crafted dunkel weizen. A thick, creamy off-white head forms readily and persists admirably, while fine carbonation creates an effervescent visual appeal.

deep mahoganycreamy headeffervescentclear

◌ Aroma

Classic weizen yeast character dominates with prominent banana and clove notes, layered beautifully with warm bread and subtle caramel aromas. Roasted wheat malt introduces inviting hints of chocolate and coffee that distinguish this darker iteration from its paler cousins.

bananaclovechocolatebread

◐ Taste

Rich and malty entry showcases wheat character complemented by smooth caramel sweetness and bready complexity. Mid-palate delivers the signature banana-clove phenolic profile while roasted notes provide subtle chocolate and coffee undertones, all balanced by restrained bitterness and creamy texture.

maltybanana-clovesmoothcaramel

◑ Finish

Clean, moderately dry finish with excellent balance and no harsh edges. The yeasty, bread-like character lingers pleasantly without overwhelming, leaving a satisfying impression.

cleanlingeringdry
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
86
Appearance
83
Finish
82
Serve at 5–8°C

Slightly warmer than a lager — 8–12°C allows the banana and clove esters from the yeast to fully develop.

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.

Best fresh. The yeast-driven banana and clove character fades over time. Drink within 4 months.

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About Hefeweizen

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Hefeweizen?

Hefeweizens are unfiltered Bavarian wheat beers with 4.9–5.6% ABV. Yeast-driven banana and clove esters define the style, alongside a hazy golden body and soft wheat sweetness.

Finding a similar Hefeweizen

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same rich, banana, roasted 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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