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Palmbräu Weizen Dunkel

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A spicy, fruity scent opens this dark wheat beer, with nuances of nut and caramel. The malt leads, the taste is sweetish and lightly hopped, and a hint of roasted malt rounds it off. It stays mild throughout. Palmbräu brews it to the Reinheitsgebot in Eppingen.

Bitterness
Mild
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber18
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
wheatmaltyfruity
wheat
malty
fruity
spicy
roasted
nutty
Aroma
The nose leads with classic Hefeweizen yeast notes—prominent clove and banana esters mingle with warming spice.
also:caramel,clove,banana
not found:hoppy,bready,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Palmbräu Weizen Dunkel

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to brown in color, characteristic of the Dunkelweizen style, with notably hazy clarity from active yeast suspension. A dense, cream-colored head forms readily and clings to the glass with persistent lacing. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating fine bubbles that sustain the foam structure.

deep amber-brownhazy, yeast-forwardcreamy head with good lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with classic Hefeweizen yeast notes—prominent clove and banana esters mingle with warming spice. Underneath, soft wheat grain and toasted malt create an earthy foundation, while hints of hazelnut and caramel add complexity and mild sweetness. The overall impression is balanced and approachable, neither aggressive nor fleeting.

clove, banana, spicetoasted malt, hazelnutsweet caramel undertone

◐ Taste

Malt-forward entry presents soft wheat sweetness with a velvety mouthfeel. The mid-palate layers in roasted grain depth and nutty nuance, while restrained noble hop bitterness (15 IBU) stays in the background. The finish remains smooth and mild, with lingering notes of caramel and gentle roast, never harsh or astringent.

malty, sweet wheatroasted grain, smoothnoble hop restraint

◑ Finish

Medium finish with a gentle fade of roasted malt and residual wheat sweetness. The aftertaste is clean and mild, leaving a soft, slightly creamy coating on the palate without any drying sensation.

medium, soft fadecreamy residue
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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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