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Lagerbier dunkel

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The Lagerbier dunkel is the house beer of the inn and is poured all year. It is amber to reddish brown and clear, with a light head that fades quickly. Caramel malt leads on the nose and palate, with a sweetness reminiscent of raw cane sugar; a restrained roast adds bread-crust bitterness and a light cocoa note. Floral, slightly earthy hops and a faint tartness keep it lean rather than heavy. Carbonation is low, and the finish is of medium length and a little grainy.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
caramelbreadymalty
caramel
bready
malty
roasted
floral
earthy
Aroma
Caramel malt dominates the nose, leading with a sweetness suggestive of raw cane sugar.
also:chocolate,tart
not found:hoppy,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lagerbier dunkel

◎ Appearance

Amber to reddish-brown, presenting a clear and bright profile. A light head forms on the pour but dissipates quickly, leaving minimal lacing. Low carbonation contributes to a subdued, still appearance typical of traditional German lager cellaring.

amber-brownclearlow carbonationdelicate head

◌ Aroma

Caramel malt dominates the nose, leading with a sweetness suggestive of raw cane sugar. Restrained roast notes emerge underneath, bringing bread-crust character and a faint cocoa undertone. Floral and slightly earthy Edelpilz hops provide a gentle herbal counterpoint without dominating.

caramel maltbread crustsubtle cocoafloral hops

◐ Taste

Sweet malt entry with caramel-forward character and cane-sugar notes that anchor the palate. A restrained roast bitterness develops mid-palate, building bread-crust and light cocoa flavors. A faint tartness and earthy hop presence keep the overall impression lean and balanced, preventing heaviness.

malt-sweetbread crustlean bodyrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with a slightly grainy aftertaste. The sweetness recedes, leaving a dry, bread-forward character that lingers without harshness.

grainydry aftertastebread-forward
77
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
76
Appearance
75
Finish
77
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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