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Weizen Dunkel

Brauerei Gutmann
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🌍 Germany · Dunkelweizen · One of 34 Dunkelweizens in hopIQ

A traditional dark wheat beer from Bavaria that combines the classic weizen characteristics with rich, malty notes. This smooth and slightly sweet ale features banana and clove esters balanced with subtle dark fruit and bread flavors.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Mild
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
dark22
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Gently sweet notes.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Very crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Dunkelweizen.
Malt character
wheat
bready
malty
roasted
Fermentation & yeast
banana
clove
yeasty
Distinctive notes
dark fruit

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Weizen Dunkel

◎ Appearance

This Dunkelweizen presents a striking deep mahogany to dark brown hue, true to its dunkel designation. The beer displays excellent clarity with a thick, creamy off-white head that demonstrates impressive retention. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presentation.

deep mahoganycreamy headclearrich brown

◌ Aroma

The nose immediately reveals classic Weizen character with prominent banana and clove esters mingling with subtle dark fruit notes. Underneath, toasted bread and soft caramel malt aromas provide a rich foundation without any sharp roasted edges. The yeast-driven bouquet is complex yet inviting, with gentle spice notes that complement the darker malt backbone.

banana esterclove spicetoasted breaddark fruit

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a satisfying malty sweetness balanced by subtle roasted grain character that avoids heaviness. Mid-palate reveals creamy wheat texture with prominent banana and bread flavors, while gentle clove spice provides complexity. The finish remains smooth and slightly sweet with minimal bitterness, showcasing the elegant restraint typical of traditional Bavarian dunkelweizen.

creamy wheatmalty sweetbanana breadsmooth

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately long, with lingering notes of caramel and subtle yeast character. The absence of harsh tannins or excessive bitterness allows the pleasant sweetness to carry through gracefully.

cleanmoderately longsweet lingering
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
84
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Weizen Dunkel

Serve at 7–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Weizen glass
Recommended for this style

Tall and narrow at the base, flaring at the top — designed to hold the abundant foam of a wheat beer while showcasing its hazy golden body.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Weizen Dunkel

About Dunkelweizen

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Dunkelweizen?

Dunkelweizen 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 Dunkelweizen

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same banana, wheat, sweet character as Weizen Dunkel will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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