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Wittmann Schwarz-Weisse

Brauerei C. Wittmann
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🌍 Germany · Dunkelweizen · One of 24 Dunkelweizens in hopIQ

Wittmann's Schwarz-Weisse marries two Bavarian traditions without compromise — the dark-roasted malt of a Dunkelweizen meets the fruity, spicy yeast character that defines wheat beer. Deep mahogany, smooth body, high carbonation that lifts the roasted notes rather than flattening them. Unusual enough to taste special, traditional enough to feel right.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Mild
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark23
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very crisp mouthfeel.

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

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Dunkelweizen.
Malt character
roasted
wheat
bready
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
yeasty
banana
clove
Distinctive notes
spicydark fruit
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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 roasted, wheat, fruity character as Wittmann Schwarz-Weisse will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Wittmann Schwarz-Weisse

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.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wittmann Schwarz-Weisse

Appearance

Deep mahogany body with excellent clarity despite the wheat component, presenting a rich brown hue that catches light with reddish undertones. A thick, persistent head forms on the pour and clings to the glass throughout the drinking experience. Fine carbonation rises steadily, creating an inviting visual effervescence that emphasizes rather than obscures the dark malt character.

mahogany, clearpersistent headfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced roasted grain and dark breadiness, followed by distinctive clove and banana esters characteristic of wheat beer fermentation. These phenolic and fruity notes interplay with subtle suggestions of chocolate and toast, creating a complex yet balanced aromatic profile. The overall impression is warm and inviting, with spice notes lifting above the darker malt base.

roasted grain, clovebanana, spicedark fruit notes

Taste

The palate enters with soft roasted malt sweetness and wheat-derived smoothness, developing into layered flavors of dark fruit, toast, and gentle clove spice. Bitterness remains restrained at 15 IBU, allowing the interplay between yeast-derived fruitiness and roasted grain to dominate the mid-palate. The body is full without heaviness, and carbonation accentuates the roasted notes rather than flattening them, maintaining brightness throughout the experience.

roasted malt, wheatclove, bananasmooth, balanced

Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with roasted grain notes lingering gently alongside residual clove spice. A pleasant warmth from the 5.3% ABV completes the experience without overstating itself.

clean, moderate lengthroasted aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
88
Finish
76
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