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Paulaner Ur-Dunkel

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An unfiltered dark lager brewed the old Munich way, from roughly nine parts dark Munich malt to one part pale barley malt and no colouring shortcuts. It stands mahogany brown under a mocha-coloured, finely creamy head. Hallertauer Tradition hops give a restrained noble aroma that the absence of filtration lets through clearly. The palate is full and prickling, with spicy roasted notes and an idea of dark chocolate; at 12.7 degrees Plato the residual sweetness stays fairly high while the hop never pushes forward.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastednoble hopmalty
roasted
noble hop
malty
chocolate
spicy
bready
Aroma
The nose presents classic Munich Dunkel characteristics with prominent malty sweetness of bread crust and caramel malt.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Paulaner Ur-Dunkel

◎ Appearance

Paulaner Dunkel displays a deep amber-brown color with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The pour reveals a well-carbonated lager with modest but stable foam retention characteristic of the style.

deep amber-brownclearwhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose presents classic Munich Dunkel characteristics with prominent malty sweetness of bread crust and caramel malt. Subtle toasted grain notes emerge alongside a delicate herbal hop presence, while clean lager yeast provides a crisp backdrop without any off-aromas.

maltybreadcarameltoasted grain

◐ Taste

The palate opens with rich malt-forward flavors of bready grain and subtle caramel sweetness, transitioning to a gently roasted character in the mid-palate. Refined hop bitterness (18 IBU) provides excellent balance without overshadowing the malt, resulting in a smooth, medium-bodied drinking experience with nutty undertones.

maltybreadcaramelbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is refreshingly dry with a clean, crisp aftertaste that allows the malt complexity to fade gracefully. A subtle nuttiness lingers pleasantly without any harsh astringency or lingering sweetness.

drycleansmooth
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
80
Serve at 7–9°C

Serve at 7–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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About Dunkel

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What is a Dunkel?

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