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Bayern Weisse Dunkel

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Light caramel notes on the nose, then strong and aromatically sweet on the palate; lively and fruity in the mouth, with a soft, subtle, full-bodied finish. A yeast-cloudy, nut-brown wheat beer with a fine, cream-coloured head. Developed by the master brewer in 1996 as Schnaitl's own wheat-beer brand, Bayern Weisse is brewed at a Lower Bavarian brewery so that it can carry a guarantee of origin.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber18
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
wheatfruitynutty
wheat
fruity
nutty
caramel
yeasty
banana
Aroma
The nose opens with light caramel notes, subtle and inviting rather than assertive.
not found:hoppy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bayern Weisse Dunkel

◎ Appearance

A nut-brown ale with hazy cloudiness from suspended yeast, presenting a distinctly opaque appearance. The fine, cream-coloured head forms readily and maintains good retention along the glass walls. Carbonation is lively and visible, typical of a well-conditioned Dunkelweizen.

nut brownhazy from yeastcreamy head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with light caramel notes, subtle and inviting rather than assertive. A sweet, fruity character emerges—characteristic of Weizen yeast—alongside gentle, grainy maltiness. No aggressive hop presence; instead, a soft, aromatically pleasant complexity that speaks to balanced brewing.

light caramelWeizen yeast estersgrainy sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate is strong and aromatically sweet on entry, with lively fruity notes moving through the mid-palate that reflect the yeast's contribution. The body is full and soft, never harsh, with measured bitterness (25 IBU) providing gentle balance rather than dominance. The finish transitions smoothly without sharp edges.

fruity sweetnesssoft bodygentle bitterness

◑ Finish

A subtle, full-bodied finish that lingers softly without astringency. The aftertaste retains a touch of caramel and fruit, leaving the palate satisfied and clean.

soft aftertasteclean finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
82
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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About Dunkelweizen

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