Beck's Dark
Brauerei Beck & Co.

Beck's DarkBeck's Dark
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From:
Brauerei Beck & Co.
 
Germany
Style:
Munich Dunkel
Ranked #138
ABV:
5%
Score:
70
Ranked #28,016
Avg:
3.01 | pDev: 17.61%
Reviews:
310
Ratings:
763
Status:
Active
Rated:
Sep 09, 2023
Added:
Aug 07, 2001
Wants:
  12
Gots:
  92
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Ratings by ChrisCage:
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Reviewed by ChrisCage from Canada (AB)

2.95/5  rDev -2%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3
A- Pours out of a nice looking bottle that just has a hint of class to it with the gold foil around the neck. The brew is chocolate brown with some reddish hues when looking through the clear liquid in the light. The head starts out promising, but unfortunately fizzles like a typical lager into a thin patchy film and ring around the glass. As well, there is some modest sticky lacing that clings to the glass that slowly sinks back into the beer. Average looking at best in my opinion.

S- This smells like a maltier version of Beck's overall. There are dry grain hints, mild chocolate and there is definitely some biscuit like yeast throughout. The finish seems to have some hop retention and a slightly metallic characteristic too.

T- The flavors follow the aromas closely, with there being a more malty flavor than the regular Beck's. There is a roasted character in the malt and more of the metallic notes that were found in the aroma. The finish is actually quite astringent and bitter, which is nice yet concerning at the same time.

M- Reasonably thin bodied and with an amount of carbonation that was expected for this brand. It has a crisp, clean finish at first, but then there is a yeasty, astringent aftertaste that lingers for awhile.

O- Not the worst brew I've had, but there is definitely better product out there. The best way I can put this is that this is a macro version of a specialized style and it is too mild and not refined enough to warrant anything other than calling this average. I won't go out of my way for this one again, but if ever I have the chance to try it again, I'll do so....
Dec 17, 2011
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 5 by SRV from Oklahoma

Sep 09, 2023
 
Rated: 3.34 by Sparky44 from Illinois

Apr 09, 2023
 
Rated: 2.96 by DarrellK from Florida

Jul 11, 2022
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Reviewed by milkshakebeersucks from Maryland

2.89/5  rDev -4%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
Deep garnet appearance with a tiny beige head and no appreciable lacing. Toasted malt aroma with a hint of toffee. Very simple flavors with a cardboard-like taste. Pretty much lacking a substantial hop footing. Sweetish finish lasted longer than it should have. Needs more body.
Apr 01, 2022
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Reviewed by tekstr1der from New Hampshire

3.45/5  rDev +14.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
This stuff I think is underrated. Really smooth and flavorful lager. None of the nasty smell/flavor of regular Becks, I actually just realized it's a separate style altogether, one that I typically enjoy. That makes sense. I'd happily drink this if available out to dinner or some such occasion.
Mar 31, 2022
 
Rated: 3.19 by LesDewitt4beer from Minnesota

Nov 15, 2021
 
Rated: 3.5 by Chipwells from Georgia

Feb 05, 2021
 
Rated: 3.35 by smi69 from New York

May 25, 2020
 
Rated: 3.25 by Griffith from Connecticut

Jul 12, 2019
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Rated by Drak-Nib from Nebraska

3/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
A decent dark beer, one that rests solidly on the average part of the scale. 2010/07/17
Feb 03, 2019
 
Rated: 3 by KMcGrath from Massachusetts

Dec 04, 2018
 
Rated: 2.02 by AllOfTheCats from Wisconsin

Oct 23, 2018
 
Rated: 2.62 by AZBeerDude72 from Arizona

Sep 08, 2018
 
Rated: 2.97 by dirtyharry2489 from West Virginia

May 14, 2018
 
Rated: 3 by mamaraza from Texas

Apr 08, 2018
 
Rated: 3.18 by craigbelly from Iowa

Jan 05, 2018
 
Rated: 2.5 by gregcordle from Ohio

Nov 30, 2017
 
Rated: 3.02 by BenHoppy from Michigan

Nov 18, 2017
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Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada

2.98/5  rDev -1%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
Pours kind of a brownish color but without much viscosity to it. Small less brown in color head, 1/5" and no retention. Aroma of brown malt roasted, I don't get any skunkiness like I do from the regular version of Beck's.

Taste of metal and earth making me think of the Industrial Revolution. Slightly lighter in body than your average dunkel, somewhat brought in that direction by the higher than average carbonation. Bitterness is there, noble hop and roasted malt derived I would guess.

Its ok, not revolting, not great.
Aug 10, 2017
Beck's Dark from Brauerei Beck & Co.
Beer rating: 70 out of 100 with 763 ratings