Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier Dunkel
Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan

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From:
Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan
 
Germany
Style:
Dunkelweizen
Ranked #1
ABV:
5.3%
Score:
94
Ranked #1,934
Avg:
4.25 | pDev: 10.12%
Reviews:
1,247
Ratings:
3,388
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 01, 2024
Added:
Jul 30, 2001
Wants:
  388
Gots:
  516
Our dark wheat beer is impressive with its creamy white foam. A fruity-fresh sweetness and hints of mature bananas harmonise with delicious flavours of roasted malt, sparkling and full-bodied with a light caramel taste on the first sip. An excellent accompaniment from hearty meals and game to chocolate and nut desserts. Brewed according to our centuries-old brewing tradition on the Weihenstephan hill.
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Ratings by BucBasil:
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Reviewed by BucBasil from Rwanda

4.37/5  rDev +2.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
Poured from the 500mL brown glass bottle into a weizen glass.

A: The beer is a murky rusty color with some orange coming through. Brown or else very deep red. Strange and unique coloration, but I'm not sure it's the most appetizing looking beer I've ever seen. Topped with a 3 finger off-white or cream color head with great retention.

S: Interesting combination of light fruits in the nose, followed by berry or something. Malt backbone is mainly dark breads with a hint of brown sugar followed by a nice yeasty touch.

T: Some spiced apple and other fruit first in the taste, then some berry. Light touch of toasted malt in the middle there to balance things out. Finish is fruity with apples and spice and a light drying bitterness quickly covered by a yeasty character that sticks around.

M: Light and crisp, yet smooth. Nice.

D: So good and refreshing. This is light but with a rich taste. I could drink many of these at any time of year. Overall a great beer.
Jun 08, 2010
More User Ratings:
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Rated by Monty89

3.51/5  rDev -17.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Purchased in Wegmans, Burlington MA
Mar 01, 2024
 
Rated: 4.35 by Taenim from Maine

Feb 23, 2024
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Reviewed by JokersAce

3.99/5  rDev -6.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Like a hefeweizen but more caramelized hence a somewhat more banana bread like character. Not really my favorite style per se, but still good and can recognize the quality. Golden dark amber in color with a white head that dissipates. Decent carbonation but nothing crazy. Malts are pretty caramelized, a tad bit more bitter than a regular hefeweizen, though also somewhat sweet. The fresh wheat of a hefeweizen is replaced by a more caramel malted note, and the characteristic yeast taste in the sip is notably absent. The banana bread noted in hefeweizen is definitely turned up a notch and bit more forward and prevalent, maybe even with a slight chocolate note but almost like a necco wafer. Pretty decent, drinkable and rich and traditional.
Feb 23, 2024
 
Rated: 3.69 by Supper1

Jan 29, 2024
 
Rated: 4.5 by irishkyle21 from Canada (ON)

Jan 18, 2024
 
Rated: 4.86 by zard4me

Dec 23, 2023
 
Rated: 4.96 by KeithGreatNorth from Canada (BC)

Dec 03, 2023
 
Rated: 4 by Nyoder

Nov 26, 2023
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Reviewed by greenjeff4141 from Florida

4.55/5  rDev +7.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Purchased at ABC in Central FL in a pint bottle. Pours a hazy, tea color with a creamy light tan head. Smells sweetly of wheat, banana bread, and yeast. Taste is very mild - raisins, very slight sourness, a little dry, and the carbonation is delicate. The beer is very smooth and easy to drink. Reminds me of a hefeweizen, but with more developed and rich flavor. Very balanced and fantastic overall. I haven't had a beer like this in some time. I think it might be the best I've had in a while. It was gone way too quickly.
Nov 11, 2023
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Reviewed by nizzle8287 from Texas

4.52/5  rDev +6.4%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
A beautiful amber color with beige head that is luscious and beautiful, with very fine bubbles.
Smell is sort of a nice light caramel mixed with a bit of wheat and banana.
Taste is caramel mostly with a hint of banana, not as sweet as I was expecting, which is a good thing I think
Mouth feel is very velvety and medium full in body. Alcohol is almost not detectable
Overall a fantastic brew from one of my favorite breweries, and this certainly was a treat to try.
Would I buy again? I would if I could get it in a 6 pack. Only on special occasions for this one.
Nov 11, 2023
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Reviewed by AGU313 from Maryland

4.12/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
A: light raison brown, thin head and light to medium bubbles, some haze
S: smoky woody banana
T: caramel toffee banana, medium malty
M: honestly underwhelming, light carbonation, full yet thin
O: delicious
Oct 29, 2023
 
Rated: 5 by JoshuaPerraton from Ireland

Oct 17, 2023
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Rated by guitarguyny from New York

4/5  rDev -5.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Good beer! Wheat and chocolate! Will buy again!
Oct 16, 2023
 
Rated: 3.81 by TheIPAHunter from California

Oct 13, 2023
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Reviewed by mariposafan from Wisconsin

4.2/5  rDev -1.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.25
Look: medium brown with a tall, but short lived, head.
Smell: a bit subdued compared to their (amazing) hefeweissbier.
Taste: The traditional hefeweizen flavors are there, but seem to be masked by the malt, making it a little biscuity. It’s still nice, but it seems to be neither one thing or the other.
Feel: Light and effervescent.
Overall: It’s nice, but I’m coming to the conclusion that dunkelweizens aren’t quite my thing.
Sep 20, 2023
 
Rated: 3 by BrisLoganite from Australia

Sep 18, 2023
 
Rated: 5 by mjurney from Texas

Sep 16, 2023
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Reviewed by BillyNoonan from Ireland

4.4/5  rDev +3.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Dark and rich, complex and earthy. Oaky, bready with texture and beautiful complexity. Aromas and tastes of banana bread, slight cloves and pecan with a crisp finish then rich aftertaste. Dark mahogany and rich, luxurious mouth feel. Gorgeous.
Sep 02, 2023
Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier Dunkel from Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan
Beer rating: 94 out of 100 with 3388 ratings