Dark 'n Curvy - Piece Brewery & Pizzeria

LacquerHead

Illinois

4.22/5  rDev +7.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

The appearance resembled brown muddy water.

I didn't know the style when I ordered it; I picked it at random. The appearance resembled brown muddy water. The aroma was on the subtle side. It had a roasted wheat smell which showed in the flavor.

Like the aroma, the flavor had a roasted wheat/grain taste. There was a real earthy taste that floated throughout each drink. It also had an allspice flavor that lingered in the background.

Overall: loved it! It had a smooth texture that enhanced the subtly of the flavors. I would definitely have it again or take some home in a growler.

Serving type: on-tap

02-20-2011 01:14:38 | More by LacquerHead

cfh64

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

04-26-2013 16:49:31 | More by cfh64

mishtif

Illinois

3/5  rDev -23.7%

04-01-2013 12:15:30 | More by mishtif

birdsellam

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

02-11-2013 18:08:25 | More by birdsellam

ChicagoNick

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +8.1%

01-03-2013 17:43:59 | More by ChicagoNick

TMoney2591

Illinois

4/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Served in a weizen glass at the brewpub.

Just like I like my women... Anyway, this stuff pours a clear sienna topped by over a finger of off-white foam. The nose comprises orange zest, sweet toffee, clove, and light banana peel. The taste brings in more of the same, with a bit more clove, and hints of light black pepper, cinnamon, and vanilla bean coming in for some added complexity. The body is a light medium, with a light moderate carbonation, a sorta/kinda grainy feel, and a dry finish. Overall, a nice d-weizen, one that doesn't overdo it on the yeast character, but also maintains a nice level of spice and whatnot. Good times.

Serving type: on-tap

09-23-2012 19:45:02 | More by TMoney2591

TSJ4000

3.35/5  rDev -14.8%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

In the world of Dunkelweiss, yeast is king. I wasn't able to detect too much of the German hefe yeast that I so desired. A bit muted but a tasty beer nonetheless. The dark malts were not too pronounced, almost true to a German Warsteiner in that both are black without tasting very black at all. I was looking for a little more yeasty, dark malt, wheatiness from this beer. An appoachable beer for the style.

Serving type: on-tap

06-19-2012 22:50:49 | More by TSJ4000

ccozzi

Illinois

4/5  rDev +1.8%

05-15-2012 01:20:56 | More by ccozzi

olafphysics

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +8.1%

04-29-2012 01:43:54 | More by olafphysics

sgoro

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +8.1%

04-23-2012 16:12:04 | More by sgoro

KCM

4/5  rDev +1.8%

04-11-2012 01:29:53 | More by KCM

damuts222

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

03-11-2012 21:04:48 | More by damuts222

WestSideAmish

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -10.9%

01-09-2012 16:56:34 | More by WestSideAmish

Duff27

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +8.1%

01-02-2012 05:09:58 | More by Duff27

Treebs

Illinois

3.4/5  rDev -13.5%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Had on tap at Piece, served in a 12 oz. goblet/tulip hybrid looking glass.

A: Pours a still dark brown with a small off white head that recedes quickly. Not the prettiest looking beer in the world.

S: I'm just getting some yeasty and solid wheat notes in the nose. A slight spice of clove.

T: The taste reaffirms the nose. Same yeast and wheat notes, banana and bubblegum with a touch of clove and a little malt.

M: Prickly carbonation with a medium body. Easy to drink.

O: Pretty standard IMO. There was nothing that stood out, but it didn't falter in any way besides the look.

Serving type: on-tap

12-27-2011 17:39:03 | More by Treebs

mhaugo

California

4/5  rDev +1.8%

12-17-2011 22:21:30 | More by mhaugo

JoeBoxer522

Illinois

5/5  rDev +27.2%

12-05-2011 21:52:06 | More by JoeBoxer522

Florida9

Illinois

4/5  rDev +1.8%

12-05-2011 02:40:09 | More by Florida9

Tschnab

New York

3.65/5  rDev -7.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Served on tap at Piece.

A- a cloudy brown, with a tan head about a half inch. No lacing.

S- lots of bananas and wheat, with some clove spice. Good smell.

T- confirmed by the smell, mostly wheat and bananas. The taste is nice and yeasty too, but it gets a little cloying about half way down. The feel is lighter than I would have liked.

O- not a bad beer, solid rendition of a style we don't see everyday.

Serving type: on-tap

06-08-2011 21:13:46 | More by Tschnab

jrallen34

Illinois

4.13/5  rDev +5.1%
look: 2 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

This is there GABF award winning beer, never on time while there, glad I finally got to tick this... Pours an ass ugly murky brown sewage water mess. A very light tan head, ok retention but no lacing... The aroma is pretty nice, tons of clove dominate, with some molasses... The taste is mostly banana, at first interesting but then it gets annoying, however the light sweetness makes it incredibly drinkable. This is very hearty, hints of roasted grain, smooth finish.

Certainly not award worthy but one of their better beers, very drinkable, if not a touch sweet.

Serving type: on-tap

02-26-2011 19:28:28 | More by jrallen34

megahurts4

Louisiana

3.25/5  rDev -17.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Piece Brewery Dark-n-Curvy Dunkelweizen served on tap

Appearance: Small head with good lacing. Dark brown and cloudy.

There is a subdued wheat smell, but the taste contains a much greater wheat flavor. There is also a slight nut flavor in the malts.

It's a good dark wheat to enjoy in a session.

Serving type: on-tap

10-09-2010 03:03:02 | More by megahurts4

JoshJayne

Connecticut

4.38/5  rDev +11.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

From tap at the brewpub poured into a traditional weizen glass. Pours a cloudy light brown with a quickly disappearing head with some lace. Smells of yeast, citrus and malt. Taste is similar to the aroma but a little more wheat/yeast spice than what was found in the nose. Very fresh tasting and slightly effervescent with full body mouth feel. Too drinkable, very refreshing. I can see why this is an award winning beer.

Serving type: on-tap

05-19-2010 14:00:14 | More by JoshJayne

NeutroMan

Illinois

4.03/5  rDev +2.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Appearance: Murky brown color with a thick, mousse-like off-white head.

Smell: Cloves and fruity esters (mostly banana).

Taste: Consistent with the smell, mostly cloves and banana. The grainy flavor of the wheat nicely complements the caramel malts.

Mouthfeel & Drinkability: Medium bodied. The wheat and yeast give it a creamy fullness. A very refreshing dunkelweizen.

Serving type: growler

02-17-2010 01:57:06 | More by NeutroMan

dnjmed

Illinois

4.2/5  rDev +6.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Purchased a growler yesterday afternoon and shared last night with a couple of friends. Review written from notes. My first of the style.

Poured into weizen glass. 2 inches of solid head. color is a murky light brown. hazy.

smell is strong out of the growler but weaker from the beer in my glass and gets weaker as time passes. i get banana, clove, citrus, and sugary malt with some "yeasty"/earthy smells as well.

taste is extension of the aroma but better and of course stronger.

mouth feel is smooth with slightly above medium body. despite the good body to this beer it doesn't seem to take up much stomach space. i ate alot while drinking probably about 24 oz. the taste is delicious but possibly easy to over power with food. for piece, this is a win. and for the style, I'm going to have to try more of these but i think i'm a fan.

Serving type: growler

01-15-2010 17:19:40 | More by dnjmed

DoppleJock

Illinois

4.15/5  rDev +5.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

01/09/2010
On-tap poured into tall weizen glass.

A: Bartender was busy as hell but still managed to make two good pours into the glasses I bought. Two inches of head at the top of a tall 22 oz. weizen glass. Dark amber beer that seemed to faintly glow through the light.

S: Smell was slightly underwhelming. Not too much to talk about here...

T: No bitterness to speak of with very slight hints of cloves and bananas. Not yeasty at all, either.

M: Nice carbonation. Crisp but not too bubbly.

D: I could down three of these easily and call it a night. Great taste and not too filling. (I ate half of a huge pizza after one of these and could have ordered another beer.)

Additional Notes: Picked up a growler to-go and it almost tastes as good from a growler as it does on-tap. Good carbonation and a crisp feel.

Serving type: on-tap

01-11-2010 04:03:52 | More by DoppleJock