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Penn Dark
Pennsylvania Brewing Company
- From:
- Pennsylvania Brewing Company
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Style:
- Munich Dunkel
Ranked #47 - ABV:
- 5%
- Score:
- 87
Ranked #16,931 - Avg:
- 3.87 | pDev: 11.89%
- Reviews:
- 277
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Mar 09, 2024
- Added:
- Aug 27, 2001
- Wants:
- 55
- Gots:
- 62
Munich and various roasted malts give it a very malty, rich flavor with a hint of burnt flavor. 100% imported Hallertau hops, moderate bitterness and aroma.
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Ratings by Lone_Freighter:
Reviewed by Lone_Freighter from Vermont
4.24/5 rDev +9.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.24/5 rDev +9.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Bottle from my parents.
This was poured into a lager glass.
The appearance was a semi-dark brown with closed bookend amber hues along the side. Finger and a half's worth of white foamy head that slid off at a moderate pace. Touch of lace.
The aroma had a blend of light cocoa powder to dark bready/slight toffee tones. Slight earthiness amplified the nose.
The flavor was moderately clean sweet to earthy spiced to bready/lager-like smoothness. Keen cocoa powder to earthy aftertaste.
The mouthfeel was almost medium bodied, seemed to sit just a touch under for me. Carbonation was fine, non-distracting and clean. ABV felt fine, seemed to be as projected by the brewer.
Overall, I looked at this as a Munich Dunkel Lager and expected nothing more, in turn this came out very well.
Jul 01, 2017This was poured into a lager glass.
The appearance was a semi-dark brown with closed bookend amber hues along the side. Finger and a half's worth of white foamy head that slid off at a moderate pace. Touch of lace.
The aroma had a blend of light cocoa powder to dark bready/slight toffee tones. Slight earthiness amplified the nose.
The flavor was moderately clean sweet to earthy spiced to bready/lager-like smoothness. Keen cocoa powder to earthy aftertaste.
The mouthfeel was almost medium bodied, seemed to sit just a touch under for me. Carbonation was fine, non-distracting and clean. ABV felt fine, seemed to be as projected by the brewer.
Overall, I looked at this as a Munich Dunkel Lager and expected nothing more, in turn this came out very well.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by Lexluthor33 from New York
3.83/5 rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.83/5 rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Dark, chestnut brown color with a medium sized head and a beige, foamy lace.
Aroma of grains, roasted malts and yeast.
The taste was fruit hints, caramel, chocolate, sweet and smoky with a malty backbone.
Feel was light in body with medium carbonation.
Mar 09, 2024Aroma of grains, roasted malts and yeast.
The taste was fruit hints, caramel, chocolate, sweet and smoky with a malty backbone.
Feel was light in body with medium carbonation.
Rated by Norseman_Jd from Pennsylvania
5/5 rDev +29.2%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
5/5 rDev +29.2%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
my favorite beer
Jun 24, 2023Reviewed by Blogjackets from Ohio
3.92/5 rDev +1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.92/5 rDev +1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Poured from a twelve ounce bottle, the body was cola color with a small head. Slight lacing.
Aroma and flavor were toasty malt. Body also had a moderate bitterness with a hint of sweet malt. Light to medium body and mouthfeel. An easy drinking beer that was very enjoyable.
Mar 20, 2023Aroma and flavor were toasty malt. Body also had a moderate bitterness with a hint of sweet malt. Light to medium body and mouthfeel. An easy drinking beer that was very enjoyable.
Reviewed by e12monsman from Pennsylvania
4.32/5 rDev +11.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
4.32/5 rDev +11.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
This isn't my first time tasting this, but I just drank one while eating some kielbasa my neighbor made. The beer is smooth with a hint of sweetness. A nice compliment to salty, smoked food.
The aftertaste is pleasant with a slight tongue numbing. Not bitter like lower-class dunkels. Let me tell you...it don't get better than that...Merry Christmas
Dec 24, 2022The aftertaste is pleasant with a slight tongue numbing. Not bitter like lower-class dunkels. Let me tell you...it don't get better than that...Merry Christmas
Rated by johnnnniee from New Hampshire
3.38/5 rDev -12.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
3.38/5 rDev -12.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Working on cleaning up the backlog of notes I have. Sample enjoyed at the Brewery Location at the Airport.
Jul 31, 2022Reviewed by DeaconWhite82 from Pennsylvania
4.1/5 rDev +5.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.1/5 rDev +5.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A perfect choice for a traditional German dark. Clean, sweet. Refreshing. Penn Brewing has perfected the German brewing excellence. Should be be your every day go to beer
Jun 19, 2022Reviewed by PapaGoose03 from Michigan
4.25/5 rDev +9.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.25/5 rDev +9.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Had it fresh at the brewery. So much better than the average BA rating that is calculated mostly from the bottled version of unknown freshness. A very nice malty, almost nutty, character with just a light roastiness that is well balanced with the hops.
Mar 05, 2022Reviewed by puck1225 from Texas
3.96/5 rDev +2.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.96/5 rDev +2.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Nice dark lager. Purchased this bottle in Pittsburgh during Christmas. Poured into a tulip glass. Clear dark brown color with great head and curtain lacing. Slightly sweet and smokey roasted malt smell and taste. A bit of chocolate and root beer.
Jan 13, 2021Rated by crazyspicychef from Pennsylvania
4.46/5 rDev +15.2%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.46/5 rDev +15.2%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Great Dunkle.
Another top notch beer from Penn.
Nov 14, 2020Another top notch beer from Penn.
Reviewed by taint67 from Georgia
4.84/5 rDev +25.1%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 5
4.84/5 rDev +25.1%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 5
This is one of my favorite beers, and my favorite styles of beer. But it's hard to find good ones. I used to be able to get this in GA but can't anymore. I once bought a case and packed it in my suitcase and prayed they would be intact when I got back. It's not heavy but flavorful, a little chocolatey, well balanced and clean. A great dark lager.
Mar 24, 2019
Penn Dark from Pennsylvania Brewing Company
Beer rating:
87 out of
100 with
514 ratings
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