Einbecker Dunkel

Brewed by Einbecker Brauhaus
Style: Dunkel
Einbeck, Germany

Serve in Dimpled mug, Lager glass, Stein

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.33 to snifter starts as cola with tan head diminishing to thin rim huggin lace. Somewhat shy of anticipated depth by color with first whiff, but in mouth decent roasty cocoa n fig opens. Again thin and rather short ending semi-dry and a touch smoky. Not horrible choice overall however.

Schwarzbier bottle. Dark reddish/black color. It has a funky taste that doesn’t seem to be the same as the regular dinkel taste. I’m inclined toward not finishing the bottle, because this is kind of nasty. Maybe it’s a fluke.

Translucent, dark brown color, fluffy off-white head. Lots of malt in the nose. This beer is very sweet and smooth. So sweet and smooth, in fact, that it’s a bit cloying. Drinkable, but not a fridge staple.

I must say that this was a very refresing beer, crisp, not too malty having a clean hoppy finish. All of the "Schwarzbiers" i’ve tasted were real winners, this included.

On tap into a flute glass. Pours an extremely dark brown, with a slight amount of light penetration. It’s a relatively clear brew with a tan head. Not much to the nose here. It’s malty and a tiny bit yeasty like bread. Extremely mild. Subdued malts on the palate. I do not really find any hops to speak of, which I was expecting in a Schwarzbier. Nice crisp and clean finish. A light bodied beer with moderate carbonation. It has a silkiness to it though. My first exposure to a Schwarzbier. A good beer that just surprises with it’s milder flavors, smells, and ABV considering it’s appearance. I knew what to expect, and still I was surprised. A great beer for when you want multiple darks. Serving type: on-tap

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!

11.2oz bottled poured into pint. Dark Reddish brown, easy carbonation and clean aftertaste. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

Aroma: Roasted coffee and chocolate are the first on the scene, followed by hints of licorice and herbs. The lager also has a slight bread character and some dried fruit shining through. Appearance: It is a good looking lager, with a nice rich looking body, dark but not opaque, slightly amber/brown. The head, although poured with vigor, faded immediately with no hints of it ever being there to begin with. Even with some swirling action to get the lager to release more aroma, there was no more chance of foam. Taste/Palate: The lager is so light! Surprising for a dark lager with the moniker "schwarzbier". There is a smooth texture with a slight carbonated spritz which delicately releases bready and caramel flavors. The lager then totally switches gears and finishes herbal/earthy and very dry. Very refreshing on this awfully hot southern Colorado day. Overall: Back in NC when I was cutting my teeth on new and interesting beers I worked for a Prussian man with little interest in American brewing. He taught me about German and Czech beers and about balance in brewing. This lager was an early introduction into that world. I find it to be a superb example of balance and finesse.

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

Rusty color, slightly off white medium head that disapates quickly. Dry taste, wheat, cereal malts and yeast hit first. A hint of dark fruits, raisin, etc. Above average Dunkel.