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Pinkus Dunkel

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Pinkus Dunkel, formerly sold as Pinkus Jubilate, is a dark, top-fermented full beer brewed to 12.3 °P from organic Bioland barley and wheat malt with organic hops from Hersbruck and the Hallertau. A long, cold maturation in the brewery's cellars precedes gentle filtration. It pours a deep copper-brown with reddish highlights. Tasters find dark malt, mixed-grain bread and a light chocolate note on the nose, then a soft malty palate balanced by a slight tartness and a mild, finely spiced finish.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark21
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltywheatbready
malty
wheat
bready
chocolate
spicy
tart
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced dark malt character, grounded by notes of mixed-grain bread that speak to the beer's organic barley and wheat malt foundation.
also:roasted,toasty,nutty,caramel
not found:hoppy,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pinkus Dunkel

◎ Appearance

Pinkus Dunkel presents a deep copper-brown hue with reddish highlights that catch the light when held to a bright source. The beer pours with a substantial, cream-colored head that demonstrates good retention and forms fine lacing as it recedes. Clarity is clean throughout, with no visible haze or suspended matter.

deep copper-brownreddish highlightscreamy head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced dark malt character, grounded by notes of mixed-grain bread that speak to the beer's organic barley and wheat malt foundation. A subtle chocolate note emerges in the mid-palate, adding depth without overshadowing the grain-forward profile. The organic Hallertau and Hersbruck hops contribute only a whisper of spice, allowing the malt to remain the primary aromatic focus.

dark maltmixed-grain breadlight chocolatesubtle spice

◐ Taste

Pinkus Dunkel enters soft and malty on the palate, with the full body (brewed to 12.3 °P) providing a satisfying mouthfeel that never feels heavy. A slight tartness runs through the mid-palate, lending a dry thread that balances the inherent sweetness of the grain bill. The finish follows with mild, finely integrated spice from the noble hops, maintaining composure and proportion throughout.

soft malt characterbalanced tartnessnoble spice notesfull-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with the finely spiced character lingering gently on the palate without assertiveness. A whisper of chocolate and grain persists in the aftertaste, fading gradually to leave the mouth refreshed rather than cloying.

clean, dry finishlingering spice and grain
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Pinkus Dunkel

Serve at 10–13°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 10–13°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Pinkus Dunkel

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