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Stanzn Grump

1. Dampfbierbrauerei Zwiesel
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🌍 Germany · Dunkel · One of 48 Dunkels in hopIQ

An unfiltered, bottom-fermented dark lager in the old style, named after Franz Pfeffer, known as Stanzn Grump, a companion of the forest outlaw Räuber Heigl and a direct ancestor of the brewery's founder. Dark barley malt from Lower Bavaria and an intensive mashing process give the deep dark colour. The brewery describes a strongly malty, slightly sweet and full-bodied character under a fine, firm head; bread crust carries the flavour, with a light roast and a touch of caramel kept in the background.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Dunkel.
No character signal.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Stanzn Grump

◎ Appearance

Deep brown to near-black in color, with excellent clarity despite the unfiltered designation—a testament to the careful settling of the yeast. A fine, firm head forms and persists with good adhesion to the glass, leaving delicate lacework as the beer is consumed. Gentle carbonation supports the foam structure without excessive effervescence.

deep brownunfiltered claritypersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced malty richness, echoing the dark barley malts of Lower Bavaria. Subtle toasted and bread crust notes emerge, underlaid by a whisper of caramel sweetness. Noble hops provide a restrained, refined backdrop without dominating the malt-forward profile.

malty richnessbread crustlight toastcaramel whisper

◐ Taste

The palate opens full and satisfying, with assertive malt character supported by the intensive mashing process. A gentle sweetness balances the low bitterness (22 IBU), while bread crust flavors continue through the mid-palate. Roasted undertones remain soft and integrated, never harsh, with caramel notes lingering delicately in the background.

full-bodiedmalty sweetnesslow bitternessintegrated roast

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately long, allowing the malt character to persist without becoming cloying. A light, warming aftertaste reinforces the beer's bottom-fermented smoothness.

clean finishmalt persistence
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
81
Appearance
83
Finish
77
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Stanzn Grump

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 Stanzn Grump

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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