Einbecker Dunkel

Brewed by Einbecker Brauhaus
Style: Dunkel
Einbeck, Germany

Serve in Dimpled mug, Lager glass, Stein

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I do catch a hint of Saaz in the nose, but there’s not much else going on here.

Dark amber lager look in this schwarzbier. First whiff is full of the typical pilsner smell. Fortunately, as the beer warms, a malt-molasses aroma predominates. This rich malt-molassesness dominates the flavor as well. A tingling sensation encompasses the mouth as the sharp maltness soaks in. This beer has a large barley-feel. Not bad, but this beer has a quality of staleness.

Malt city, grainy smell and syrupy texture. Very little hop presence to my nose/taste. I didn’t sense Saaziness at all. Could this be oxidation? The best before dates were not notched, but instead it had a ’Code Number’ that looked suspiciously like a date (09 12 02). Anybody have a bottle handy?

Deep in color, malty smell. Dry, but has a good texture in the mouth.

Smooth stuff, I wonder what this would be like on tap. Not particularly ’Schwartz’ in color, but quite dark, light tan head peters out. Not as robust as similar DAB product, but at 4.9% one could slide this back all day and not be overpowered by the alcohol or aftertaste.

brownish in color,malty nose ,oxidized,good hop bite, roasty in flavor,oxidized in flavor,with a dry finish

I tried the Schwarzbier version, although the Dunkel was sitting next to it on the shelf...Hummm. Dark brown to black, very prominate decoction derived aroma, light bodied, some roast flavor. Bitterness medium to medium low. The main trouble I have with most European beers sold in the US is the oxidation, it’s a long trip from there to here!

Deep ruby color; Thick and rocky head; Good dry Saaz hops mixed with coffee in the aroma. I liked this beer much more then any of the other raters. Very cool little bottle that it comes in. Very full mouthfeel. Chocolate malt/ clean and crisp finish. Very tight. Bubbly mouthfeel. I think this is a fine example of the style.

Head is initially average sized, frothy, white, mostly diminishing. Body is dark brown. Aroma is lightly malty (grain, caramel). Flavor is lightly sweet, moderately bitter. Finish is lightly bitter. Light to medium body, watery texture, soft carbonation.

Nut brown. Almond aroma, rather sweet, medium bodied, rather clean. Medium bitterness.