Dunkelweizen

A Dunkelweizen is the darker, maltier sibling of the classic German Hefeweizen. Brewed with a blend of wheat malt and darker kilned malts like Munich and caramel varieties, it presents a deep amber to mahogany colour with a dense, creamy head. The aroma and flavour combine the signature banana esters and clove-like phenolics of weizen yeast with rich malt notes reminiscent of bread crust, caramel, toffee, and hints of chocolate. Despite its deeper, more robust malt profile, a Dunkelweizen remains smooth, highly carbonated, and refreshing, making it lighter on the palate than its appearance suggests. Hop bitterness is restrained, keeping the focus on malt sweetness and yeast complexity. This style offers the comforting richness of a dark beer without sacrificing the lively, effervescent character that makes wheat beers so drinkable.