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Lagerbier dunkel

Schwanenbräu Ebermannstadt
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🌍 Germany · Dunkel · One of 56 Dunkels in hopIQ

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%
SRM
deep amber20
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
no reading yet
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
no reading yet
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

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

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Lagerbier dunkel

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 Lagerbier dunkel

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same caramel, sweet, bready character as Lagerbier dunkel will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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