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Wieninger Dunkles Lagerbier

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🌍 Germany · Dunkel · One of 71 Dunkels in hopIQ

The dark counterpart to the unfiltered Helles in the Braumeister line. Pale and Munich barley malt and a caramel malt make up the grist, hopped with Hallertauer Perle and Hallertauer Mittelfrüh, at an original gravity of 12.5 °P. It is rust brown with a reddish tinge and naturally cloudy. Roasty and caramel flavours lead, in the direction of toffee and toasted bread crust, which tasters also report. The brewery sets a fine floral, slightly tart hop note against this. Full-bodied, with a mildly bitter close.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A gentle-edged beer where the base malt sets the tone — approachable through and through.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Dunkel.
Hop character
floral
Malt character
caramel
roasted
toasty
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
tart
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wieninger Dunkles Lagerbier

◎ Appearance

Rust brown with a distinct reddish tinge, displaying the characteristic cloudiness of a naturally unfiltered Dunkel. The haze is fine and even throughout, catching light softly without opacity. Head formation is stable, with modest lacing that clings gently to the glass.

rust brownreddish huenaturally hazypersistent head

◌ Aroma

Roasted malt and caramel dominate the nose, evoking toasted bread crust and toffee notes. Beneath these warm, grain-forward impressions sits a fine floral character from the Hallertauer varieties—delicate and slightly tart, providing subtle herbal contrast without overpowering the malt-driven profile.

roasted maltcaramel, toffeefloral hopsbread crust

◐ Taste

Full-bodied on entry with pronounced malt sweetness centered on caramel and toasted grain. The mid-palate maintains this malty richness while the Hallertauer hops introduce a gentle, slightly tart floral accent that prevents one-dimensionality. Bitterness remains restrained at 15 IBU, finishing with mild dryness rather than sharp bite.

full bodymalty sweetlow bitternesstart floral note

◑ Finish

A mildly bitter close that is clean and relatively short, allowing the caramel and bread notes to linger briefly before fading. The aftertaste is dry without astringency, leaving a subtle toasted grain memory.

mild bitternessdry finishshort to moderate length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
77
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Wieninger Dunkles Lagerbier

Serve at 7–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Stein
Recommended for this style

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

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

Food Pairing

What to eat with Wieninger Dunkles Lagerbier

About Dunkel

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Dunkel?

Dunkel 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 Dunkel

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