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Tucher Urfränkisch Dunkel

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Tucher's Urfränkisch Dunkel is a Franconian dark lager that tastes like it's been brewing in Nürnberg's cellars for centuries. Röstaromatisch and full-bodied, it balances roasted and caramel malts with just enough noble hop dryness to keep things honest — soft, earthy, warming without heaviness. The kind of beer that makes you understand why Franconia still drinks dark.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark30
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedmaltytoasty
roasted
malty
toasty
bready
dark fruit
clean
Aroma
The nose is dominated by toasted and roasted malt aromas with prominent bread and caramel notes.
also:earthy,chocolate,caramel
not found:hoppy,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tucher Urfränkisch Dunkel

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany to dark brown color with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent tan head that clings to the glass. Fine carbonation creates a refined visual presentation characteristic of a well-crafted lager. The rich, opaque complexion suggests substantial malt character.

deep mahoganydense tan headcleardark brown

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by toasted and roasted malt aromas with prominent bread and caramel notes. Subtle nutty undertones emerge alongside the roasted grain character, with a clean, lager-derived yeast profile providing balance. The overall aromatic impression is warm and inviting without aggressive roast or smokiness.

toasted maltbreadcaramelnutty roast

◐ Taste

The palate opens with rich, malty sweetness balanced by moderate roasted grain bitterness and subtle caramel complexity. The medium body provides excellent structure, with smooth, clean flavors of dark bread and toasted grain developing through the mid-palate. The 22 IBU provides restrained bitterness that complements rather than dominates the malt-forward profile.

malty-sweetroasted grainbreadsmooth

◑ Finish

The finish is remarkably clean and crisp, with lingering bread and grain notes fading gracefully without astringency or harshness. A slight caramel sweetness persists on the aftertaste, leaving an inviting impression ideal for extended enjoyment.

cleancrisplingering malt
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
81
Finish
82
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?

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.

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