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 #1,936
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 Patrick999:
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Reviewed by Patrick999 from Florida

4.77/5  rDev +12.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
The family cat died today, 16 years, basically half my life. He was my companion and great friend through many a day. In his honor, I raise this glass of fine ale.

A - Poured into a weizen glass. Massive head, cloudy brown. Head settled, but that cap stuck around all glass long. Excellent looking beer.

S - Now that is impressive aroma. Toasted wheat and the expected clove/banana hits.

T - Big wheat backbone, along with plenty of soft ground pepper and just a hint of sweet banana.

F - Yeast addition makes this feel divine. Spot on, nice and chewy but still refreshing and mouth-coating.

D - I wish I had another. And another. This is my new Dunkelweizen standard.
Jul 31, 2008
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