Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier Dunkel
A DARK BAVARIAN WHEAT BEER WITH RIPE BANANA, ROASTED MALT, GENTLE CARAMEL AND A SMOOTH, VELVETY FINISH.
Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier Dunkel is a traditional dark wheat beer from the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan, the world’s oldest brewery, where beer has officially been brewed since 1040.
Chestnut brown and naturally cloudy, it pours with an inviting head of creamy white foam. Aromas of ripe banana and fine yeast combine with roasted malt, introducing its rich yet refreshing character.
The palate is effervescent and full-bodied, balancing fruity sweetness with delicate caramel and roasted malt. Smooth, rounded and highly drinkable, it offers the classic banana and yeast character of Bavarian wheat beer with the additional depth of darker malts.
Tasting notes
Ripe banana, fine yeast and roasted malt shape the aroma. The full-bodied palate combines fruity sweetness with gentle caramel, dark malt and lively carbonation before a smooth, refreshing and velvety finish.
Producer: Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan
Beer: Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier Dunkel
Country: Germany
Region: Bavaria
Brewery location: Freising
Beer style: Dark Bavarian Hefeweissbier
Fermentation: Top-fermented
Filtration: Unfiltered
Malt: Light and dark Bavarian barley malt and wheat malt
Hops: Hallertauer Herkules and Hallertauer Perle
Original gravity: 12.7%
Bitterness: 14 IBU
Colour: Chestnut brown, 38 EBC
Alcohol: 5.3% ABV
Bottle size: 500ml
Case size: 20 × 500ml bottles
Serving temperature: 6–8°C
Calories: 220 kcal per 500ml
Availability: Year-round
Shelf life: Refer to the best-before date on the packaging
Perfect serve
Serve at 6–8°C in a clean, cold-rinsed Weihenstephaner wheat beer glass.
Hold the glass at approximately 45 degrees and pour slowly, leaving a small amount of beer in the bottle. Gently swirl the remaining beer to lift the natural yeast sediment, then pour it into the glass to create a generous, creamy head.
Food pairing
Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier Dunkel pairs particularly well with hearty meat dishes, game, roasted foods and chocolate or nut-based desserts.
Roast pork
Grilled sausages
Roast chicken
Venison
Game dishes
Beef stew
Smoked meats
Mature cheese
Pretzels
Chocolate cake
Nut-based desserts
Caramel desserts
Roasted meats and game complement its dark malt character, while sausages and smoked dishes contrast with its lively carbonation. Chocolate, nuts and caramel reflect the beer’s roasted malt, ripe banana and gentle sweetness.
Storage
Store upright in a cool, dark place, ideally at 4–6°C. Protect the bottles from direct sunlight and excessive heat. For the best flavour and condition, consume before the best-before date shown on the packaging.
Dietary and allergen information
Allergens: Contains barley and wheat
Gluten: Contains gluten
Vegan: Not confirmed by the producer
Vegetarian: Not confirmed by the producer
Organic: No organic certification stated
Always refer to the bottle and its accompanying packaging for definitive ingredient, allergen and dietary information.
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A DARK BAVARIAN WHEAT BEER WITH RIPE BANANA, ROASTED MALT, GENTLE CARAMEL AND A SMOOTH, VELVETY FINISH.
Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier Dunkel is a traditional dark wheat beer from the Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan, the world’s oldest brewery, where beer has officially been brewed since 1040.
Chestnut brown and naturally cloudy, it pours with an inviting head of creamy white foam. Aromas of ripe banana and fine yeast combine with roasted malt, introducing its rich yet refreshing character.
The palate is effervescent and full-bodied, balancing fruity sweetness with delicate caramel and roasted malt. Smooth, rounded and highly drinkable, it offers the classic banana and yeast character of Bavarian wheat beer with the additional depth of darker malts.
Tasting notes
Ripe banana, fine yeast and roasted malt shape the aroma. The full-bodied palate combines fruity sweetness with gentle caramel, dark malt and lively carbonation before a smooth, refreshing and velvety finish.
Producer: Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan
Beer: Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier Dunkel
Country: Germany
Region: Bavaria
Brewery location: Freising
Beer style: Dark Bavarian Hefeweissbier
Fermentation: Top-fermented
Filtration: Unfiltered
Malt: Light and dark Bavarian barley malt and wheat malt
Hops: Hallertauer Herkules and Hallertauer Perle
Original gravity: 12.7%
Bitterness: 14 IBU
Colour: Chestnut brown, 38 EBC
Alcohol: 5.3% ABV
Bottle size: 500ml
Case size: 20 × 500ml bottles
Serving temperature: 6–8°C
Calories: 220 kcal per 500ml
Availability: Year-round
Shelf life: Refer to the best-before date on the packaging
Perfect serve
Serve at 6–8°C in a clean, cold-rinsed Weihenstephaner wheat beer glass.
Hold the glass at approximately 45 degrees and pour slowly, leaving a small amount of beer in the bottle. Gently swirl the remaining beer to lift the natural yeast sediment, then pour it into the glass to create a generous, creamy head.
Food pairing
Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier Dunkel pairs particularly well with hearty meat dishes, game, roasted foods and chocolate or nut-based desserts.
Roast pork
Grilled sausages
Roast chicken
Venison
Game dishes
Beef stew
Smoked meats
Mature cheese
Pretzels
Chocolate cake
Nut-based desserts
Caramel desserts
Roasted meats and game complement its dark malt character, while sausages and smoked dishes contrast with its lively carbonation. Chocolate, nuts and caramel reflect the beer’s roasted malt, ripe banana and gentle sweetness.
Storage
Store upright in a cool, dark place, ideally at 4–6°C. Protect the bottles from direct sunlight and excessive heat. For the best flavour and condition, consume before the best-before date shown on the packaging.
Dietary and allergen information
Allergens: Contains barley and wheat
Gluten: Contains gluten
Vegan: Not confirmed by the producer
Vegetarian: Not confirmed by the producer
Organic: No organic certification stated
Always refer to the bottle and its accompanying packaging for definitive ingredient, allergen and dietary information.