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Spaten München Dunkel

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Spaten's Munich dark lager is poured on draught in Bavarian inns and exported to the United States as Spaten Dunkel. It pours a clear medium brown with an ivory to tan head. Toasted malt and caramel shape the nose, joined by bread and a faint note of dried plum. The palate is mildly sweet with nutty, lightly chocolatey malt and a soft body, ending in a short, dry finish with little hop bitterness.

ABV
5.2%
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
toastynuttycaramel
toasty
nutty
caramel
bready
malty
chocolate
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent toasted and caramelized malt notes, supported by a subtle bread-like character.
also:dark fruit,clean
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Spaten München Dunkel

◎ Appearance

Pours a clear medium brown with excellent clarity and a fine ivory to tan head that settles to a thin collar. The head shows good retention and leaves delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a soft, inviting appearance characteristic of a classic lager.

clear medium brownivory headfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent toasted and caramelized malt notes, supported by a subtle bread-like character. Soft hints of dried plum add depth without dominating, while the overall profile remains clean and restrained. No aggressive hop character intrudes; instead, the malt speaks with quiet confidence.

toasted maltcaramelbreaddried plum

◐ Taste

The palate is mildly sweet and smooth, built on nutty, lightly chocolatey malt that unfolds gradually across the mid-palate. The body is soft and easy-drinking, never heavy or cloying. Bitterness remains minimal and well-balanced, allowing the malt's gentle complexity to lead throughout.

mildly sweetnuttylight chocolatesoft body

◑ Finish

The finish is short and dry, with the malt receding cleanly and bitterness remaining subdued. No residual sweetness lingers; instead, a crisp dryness leaves the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

short finishdryclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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What is a Dunkel?

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