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Stellar Night Dunkel

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Straub's small-batch Munich-style dark lager, amber-brown at 5.2% ABV, with deep malt character and toasted bread flavors. A mild noble-hop bitterness balances it, the body sits at medium and the finish runs smooth. Stellar Night is a limited release, on draft at the brewery's Visitor Center and Tap Room.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward 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
maltytoastynoble hop
malty
toasty
noble hop
bready
clean
roasted
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced toasted and bready notes that immediately recall fresh-baked bread crust and light caramel undertones.
also:caramel
not found:hoppy,chocolate,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Stellar Night Dunkel

◎ Appearance

Stellar Night presents a deep amber-brown hue with excellent clarity, revealing the beer's malt-forward character at first glance. A dense, persistent head forms and clings to the glass with fine Schaumkleiden, indicating stable carbonation and proper conditioning. The body sits medium and inviting, with a warm glow that suggests careful kilning of the base Malz.

amber-brownclearpersistent headmedium body

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced toasted and bready notes that immediately recall fresh-baked bread crust and light caramel undertones. Noble-hop character emerges as a supporting element, adding subtle herbal and slightly spicy complexity without dominating the malt foundation. Clean fermentation allows the Malz profile to shine, with no harsh or off-putting compounds present.

toasty breadcaramel maltherbal hopsclean

◐ Taste

The palate entry is smooth and welcoming, with deep Malz sweetness balanced against a moderate, clean bitterness from the noble-hop selection. Mid-palate reveals layers of toasted grain and subtle roasted character that add complexity without heaviness, while the medium body carries the flavors smoothly across the tongue. The bitterness integrates naturally, neither sharp nor aggressive, allowing malt and hop to coexist in harmony.

maltytoasted grainnoble-hop balancesmooth drinking

◑ Finish

The finish remains smooth and clean, with a gentle fade that leaves toasted bread and mild hop bitterness as pleasant reminders. No astringency or lingering harshness; the aftertaste is dry yet approachable, inviting another sip.

clean finishmild bitternessdry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
80
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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