Dunkelweizen / Dunkel Weizen / Dunkel Weissbier
A German beer meaning “dark wheat,” Dunkelweizen can be thought of as a Hefeweizen brewed with some select dark malted barley in addition to the wheat, thus showing sweet dark malt aromas and flavors, such as chocolate, in addition to soft notes of fruit esters and phenolic spices. Typically unfiltered, Dunkelweizen is light brown to dark brown in color and cloudy due to yeast in suspension.
Color Range:
Recommended Glassware:
| Characteristic | Details |
|---|---|
| Taste/Smell | Malty, Wheat, Caramel, Banana, Medium-bodied |
| Alcohol-by-Volume (ABV) Range | 4.8 – 5.4% |
| Bitterness (IBU) | 10-15 |
| Popular Examples | Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse Dark, Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier Dark, Erdinger Weissbier Dunkel, Ayinger Ur-Weisse, Würzburger Julius Echter Hefe-Weiss-Dunkel, Hacker-Pschorr Dunkel Weisse |
| Serving Temperature | Cool 46-54° |
| Glassware | Weizen Glass, Chalice |
| Cheese Pairing Ideas | Asiago, Colby, Goat Cheese (Chèvre), Gouda (including smoked) |
| Food Pairing Ideas | Sausages, German dishes, roast chicken and pork |
