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Paulaner Hefe-Weißbier Dunkel

Paulaner Brauerei
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🌍 Germany · Dunkelweizen · One of 34 Dunkelweizens in hopIQ

The dark counterpart to the house wheat beer, built on a high proportion of fine Munich malt that takes it to an intense brown. A very firm white head stands over the hazy body. The nose gives caramel, sweetish malt, roasted notes and yeast, with light chocolate and cocoa rising out of it. Finely bound carbonation makes the first sip mild and creamy, then roasted malt, dark bread, clove, a little banana and sweet fruit open up. Brewed at 12.3 degrees Plato.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Mild
Roasted 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
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Very crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Dunkelweizen.
Malt character
caramel
roasted
malty
bready
chocolate
Fermentation & yeast
clove
yeasty
banana
Distinctive notes
hazy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Paulaner Hefe-Weißbier Dunkel

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany to dark brown in color with excellent clarity and a persistent, creamy off-white head. The dense foam retention demonstrates proper carbonation and protein structure typical of quality wheat beers. Light plays beautifully through the glass, revealing rich amber highlights.

deep mahoganycreamy white headcleardense foam

◌ Aroma

Complex bouquet leading with sweet banana and subtle clove notes characteristic of weizen yeast esters and phenols. Rich bread crust and caramel maltiness provide depth beneath the fruity aromatics, with barely perceptible noble hop presence. The nose is inviting and well-balanced without any harsh or off-putting notes.

banana esterclove spicebread crustcaramel malt

◐ Taste

Entry presents soft wheat grain sweetness with prominent banana and clove flavors that evolve seamlessly into the mid-palate. Dark bread, caramel, and malty richness provide substantial flavor complexity while maintaining excellent drinkability. Gentle hop bitterness (14 IBU) provides subtle balance without overpowering the delicate yeast-derived character.

banana forwardbread and caramelsmoothbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

Clean, medium-length finish with lingering clove and subtle yeast notes that fade gracefully. The aftertaste remains pleasant and malty without any cloying sweetness or harsh bitterness.

cleansmooth fadelingering spice
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
86
Finish
82
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Paulaner Hefe-Weißbier 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 Paulaner Hefe-Weißbier 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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same roasted, caramel, clove character as Paulaner Hefe-Weißbier Dunkel will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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