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Auerhahn Bräu Schlitz GmbH

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Auerhahn Bräu Schlitz GmbH
 
Germany
Style:
Munich Dunkel
ABV:
4.9%
Score:
+9 ratings needed
Avg:
3.77 | pDev: 0%
Ratings:
1 | reviews: 1
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jan 12, 2005
Added:
Jan 12, 2005
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Reviewed by oggg from California

3.77/5  rDev 0%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
I grabbed this randomly at Hi Times in Costa Mesa. 0.5L bottle. Labelled DARK in bold red letters. Dunkles Permium Bier. Label has an ugly bird cawing on a branch.

This beer pours a rich brown, orange at the bottom and auburn against a light. The head is a nice neutral white foam that leaves little lace. There is a strong aroma of caramel. Moderate carbonation. Very slow start for the flavor to hit -- makes me want to guzzle to get the flavor faster. Huge caramel flavor. Sorta in the vein of Malta Goya and other sweet, non-alcoholic malt sodas, except there is a bland bitterness that really keeps it dry or neutral. I happen to like this one dimensional caramel flavor(ing) alot. No hop flavor. Very clean and smooth. Light to medium bodied. Alcohol takes a long time to show up. Finish is a touch oily.

Overall: while the caramel is strong, it is a bit one dimensional. This would be appropriate as a session ale and as an intro beer to newbies.
Jan 12, 2005