The world needs more Dunkel

I'd try a local Dunkel any old time and go back for more if it were tasty. There are a few!
Here's a really nice Dunkel Starkbier if you haven't already had it. Cheers!

 

I enjoy dunkel quite a bit, hofbrau is probably my favorite. In terms of domestic Von Trapp for us is year round and always available here in NJ, there are few and far between after that at your average store though.

Seasonally my favorite, and local brewery, makes theirs available every fall usually sept-nov before brewing their schwarzbier for the winter. It is quite well made and I usually consume my fair share.

 

Korbinian isn't a Dunkel, it's a Doppelbock -- which are great, but when you want a nice, melanoidin bready, smooth Munich Dunkel without being kicked by big ABV, maybe not a Doppel.

Then again, maybe cut it with some Helles to bring it down? Dunno. I knew a bartender who made a great Märzen clone by cutting Optimator with Spaten Helles, so maybe.

 

Whats that

 

Hofbräu or Ayinger are the best I've found for available imports. There are some better ones, but they haven't been as accessible lately.

Most Ami-brewed Dunkels I've had rely too much on roasted malts and taste more like Schwarzbier -- and Schwarzbier isn't bad, just not what I want when I want a good Munich Dunkel.

 

I really enjoy them. Von Trapp’s Dunkel is something I frequently have on hand.

 

Oh. I forgot the Korbinian was a Doppelbock! This past winter I really enjoyed Hofbrau Dunkel but was searching more for xmas brews. That's a pretty easily found Dunkel.

 

We have a few in the Chicago area that are brewing some very good ones. And HB's Winter Spezial is just about the best thing going for a Winter seasonal.

 

Then I think you would be pleasantly surprised by my local one Tonewood - Dreadnaught. Looking now I haven’t reviewed it actually, incoming in the fall.

 

Starkbier, Doppelbock, potato, potahto...

Though there are lighter colored Starkbier, I guess.

 

Really enjoy Perennial Black Walnut Dunkel when that gets released around here.

 

Big bready, toasty smooth and slightly sweet? Yeah, that's what I look for.

Too bad I'm not in Jersey.

 

I bought that bottle in Bloomington, Il at Binny's. They had a good selection of German single bottles.

 

To tell the truth, Urban Chestnut is probably my favorite domestic. Dovetail cans (how they package) aren't my favorite -- but their draft beers are great. If I ever see a Dunkel from them on draft I'll definitely give it a try.