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Malz König

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A strongly dark full beer with pronounced malt aromas, a restrained sweetness and mild hop aromas. It is velvety and chestnut-coloured and brewed with the pure granite-rock water of the Bohemian Forest. The brewery notes that this long-established beer style was highly valued in medieval royal houses.

ABV
5.0%
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
maltyroastednutty
malty
roasted
nutty
mineral
clean
caramel
Aroma
The nose is anchored by pronounced malt character—toasted bread, light caramel, and hints of hazelnut emerge distinctly.
also:bready
not found:hoppy,chocolate,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Malz König

◎ Appearance

A deep chestnut brown with subtle translucence at the edges, characteristic of the Dunkel style. The head is cream-colored and persistent, with fine lacing that adheres well to the glass. Carbonation is moderate, contributing to a refined and composed visual presentation.

chestnut brownpersistent cream headfine lacingtranslucent edges

◌ Aroma

The nose is anchored by pronounced malt character—toasted bread, light caramel, and hints of hazelnut emerge distinctly. Subtle herbal hop notes provide balance without dominating the profile. A soft, restrained sweetness suggests candied stone fruit undertones, with no aggressive alcohol presence despite the clean fermentation.

toasted maltcaramelherbal hopssoft sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and velvety, with a full body that sustains malt-forward flavors across the palate. Toasted bread, dark chocolate, and a gentle caramel sweetness develop in the mid-palate, while mild bittering from noble hops (22 IBU) provides structure without harshness. The finish remains clean, with no cloying residue.

velvety mouthfeeldark chocolaterestrained bitternessmalt-driven

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, fading gracefully with lingering toasted malt and a dry herbal note. No astringency remains, leaving a pleasant, slightly warming aftertaste.

medium finishdry herbaltoasted malt fade
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
78
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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