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Dunkel Weisse (Weisse Dark)
Hacker-Pschorr Bräu GmbH
- From:
- Hacker-Pschorr Bräu GmbH
- Germany
- Style:
- Dunkelweizen
Ranked #4 - ABV:
- 5.3%
- Score:
- 89
Ranked #11,574 - Avg:
- 3.98 | pDev: 11.31%
- Reviews:
- 286
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Nov 05, 2023
- Added:
- Feb 17, 2001
- Wants:
- 85
- Gots:
- 35
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Ratings by biegaman:
Reviewed by biegaman from Canada (ON)
3.91/5 rDev -1.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.91/5 rDev -1.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
On-tap at Beer Bistro, in Toronto.
Maybe it's the shape of the glass, who knows, but I don't think any style runs the colour gradient better than Dunkelweizens. At its top, the beer is a somber, sandy brown colour but by its bottom it's a glowing, brightly kindled orange. The head, although sticky and relatively large, is just a tad undersized for a German wheat beer.
When you're talking German Weisse beers - and this is true whether it's Hefeweizen, Weizenbock or Dunkelweizen - that beer's not worth the bottle it's been poured from unless it has at least three things: a thick, mousy, long-lasting head; a good dose of yeasty phenols and esters; and a refreshing and smooth creamy effervescence.
I've already spoken to the first point (the head is acceptable) and the aroma is just that too. The phenols and esters are moderate but backed by complimenting notes of spicy grainy malts, pumpernickel loaf, a mineral-y character and hints of milk chocolate. I'm reminded that sometimes language is of no use to describe the smellable world.
The flavours are a little easier to capture in words, in part because they are so easily discerned. Along with the substantial graininess, which with its light spiciness bares a striking resemblance to rye malt, there is also very perceivable notes of bubblegum and banana as well as lucid hints of granola, toffee and dark fruits.
As for the last item on our checklist, yes, this has that characteristically creamy, full mouthfeel and buzzing, go-getter carbonation. As with all wheat beers, this kind of carbonation can be a godsend with greasy food. The texture is chewy but is well equipped with a savory, well tempered (no fiery, peppery sensation) clove-like piquancy.
Hefeweizens are fantastically suited to hot and sunny days because they are such easy going, refreshing beers; Dunkelweizens sort of carry that same affability over into the cooler, darker evening setting of those same kind of days by adding that extra bit of colour and malty richness. Of course, they're also good at every other time of day, too!
Jun 11, 2010Maybe it's the shape of the glass, who knows, but I don't think any style runs the colour gradient better than Dunkelweizens. At its top, the beer is a somber, sandy brown colour but by its bottom it's a glowing, brightly kindled orange. The head, although sticky and relatively large, is just a tad undersized for a German wheat beer.
When you're talking German Weisse beers - and this is true whether it's Hefeweizen, Weizenbock or Dunkelweizen - that beer's not worth the bottle it's been poured from unless it has at least three things: a thick, mousy, long-lasting head; a good dose of yeasty phenols and esters; and a refreshing and smooth creamy effervescence.
I've already spoken to the first point (the head is acceptable) and the aroma is just that too. The phenols and esters are moderate but backed by complimenting notes of spicy grainy malts, pumpernickel loaf, a mineral-y character and hints of milk chocolate. I'm reminded that sometimes language is of no use to describe the smellable world.
The flavours are a little easier to capture in words, in part because they are so easily discerned. Along with the substantial graininess, which with its light spiciness bares a striking resemblance to rye malt, there is also very perceivable notes of bubblegum and banana as well as lucid hints of granola, toffee and dark fruits.
As for the last item on our checklist, yes, this has that characteristically creamy, full mouthfeel and buzzing, go-getter carbonation. As with all wheat beers, this kind of carbonation can be a godsend with greasy food. The texture is chewy but is well equipped with a savory, well tempered (no fiery, peppery sensation) clove-like piquancy.
Hefeweizens are fantastically suited to hot and sunny days because they are such easy going, refreshing beers; Dunkelweizens sort of carry that same affability over into the cooler, darker evening setting of those same kind of days by adding that extra bit of colour and malty richness. Of course, they're also good at every other time of day, too!
More User Ratings:
Rated by sokol_1993 from California
4/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Got one from Hacker Pschorr restaurant in Munich. Good beer, pair very will with Munich food!
Apr 28, 2023Reviewed by CarolinaCardinals from North Carolina
3.97/5 rDev -0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
3.97/5 rDev -0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Enjoyed a 20 oz serving on 9-24-22 at The Yardhouse in Greenville, SC for $9.49.
Beer was served dark brown with a nice off-white head.
Nose was of lightly roasted sweet malts.
Taste was a lightly roasted malt base that was slightly sweet, but hopping was nicely done the correct residual sweetness i look for in the style.
Mouthfeel was light to medium bodied and very soft and velvety.
Overall a nice representation of the style!
Sep 24, 2022Beer was served dark brown with a nice off-white head.
Nose was of lightly roasted sweet malts.
Taste was a lightly roasted malt base that was slightly sweet, but hopping was nicely done the correct residual sweetness i look for in the style.
Mouthfeel was light to medium bodied and very soft and velvety.
Overall a nice representation of the style!
Reviewed by harrypowers from Massachusetts
3.9/5 rDev -2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.9/5 rDev -2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Pours an almost clear amber color with a small head and light lacing.
Smells of bread and molasses.
Tastes of sweet malt and molasses.
Medium body with slight carbonation. Soft slightly syrupy mouthfeel.
Oct 01, 2021Smells of bread and molasses.
Tastes of sweet malt and molasses.
Medium body with slight carbonation. Soft slightly syrupy mouthfeel.
Rated by deleted_user_1239096
3.61/5 rDev -9.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.61/5 rDev -9.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Carbonated and tastes like a musty basement. On tap in Hastings, MN.
Oct 13, 2018
Dunkel Weisse (Weisse Dark) from Hacker-Pschorr Bräu GmbH
Beer rating:
89 out of
100 with
528 ratings
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