Franconia Dunkel - Franconia Brewing Company

micjah

3.85/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Had the Franconia dunkel on tap at the local Whole Foods. This is the first Franconia beer that I have tasted and I must admit that I was impressed. It was very smooth with lots of malty sweetness and a nice chocolate flavor that was pleasant and not overpowering. One of the better dunkels that I have had.

Serving type: on-tap

08-16-2012 02:37:31 | More by micjah

tubeyes

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

05-06-2013 22:49:22 | More by tubeyes

tastymug

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -8.9%

05-06-2013 22:16:16 | More by tastymug

Jasoncpace

Texas

4/5  rDev +4.2%

03-10-2013 22:11:36 | More by Jasoncpace

BJasny

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +10.7%

12-29-2012 21:29:18 | More by BJasny

brewsadedotcom

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +4.2%

12-24-2012 23:25:53 | More by brewsadedotcom

ChaseTheAce

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -8.9%

12-09-2012 17:28:12 | More by ChaseTheAce

Cjalbers

3.5/5  rDev -8.9%

10-31-2012 22:58:40 | More by Cjalbers

mkennedy119

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

09-27-2012 03:06:29 | More by mkennedy119

jheezee

Texas

2.5/5  rDev -34.9%

08-27-2012 21:37:55 | More by jheezee

dmorgan310

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -8.9%

08-12-2012 19:19:11 | More by dmorgan310

kjkinsey

Texas

4/5  rDev +4.2%

08-11-2012 19:49:18 | More by kjkinsey

MouthfulOfchris

Texas

4/5  rDev +4.2%

06-21-2012 14:43:53 | More by MouthfulOfchris

rwb11

4.25/5  rDev +10.7%

06-04-2012 23:41:20 | More by rwb11

videofrog

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -8.9%

03-05-2012 00:26:07 | More by videofrog

Kornoms

Texas

4/5  rDev +4.2%

03-01-2012 04:37:32 | More by Kornoms

Danobold

Texas

4/5  rDev +4.2%

02-26-2012 23:21:16 | More by Danobold

dbrauneis

New Jersey

3.35/5  rDev -12.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Served on tap at The Holy Grail Pub in Plano, TX.

A: Pours a lovely clear dark brown with a thin light tan head. There is little head retention but moderate amounts of lacing.

S: Moderate amounts of burnt and roasted malts with hints of caramel. Very light in flavor overall.

T: Roasted and burnt malts dominate with hints of caramel. There is a slight bitterness in the finish.

M: Medium bodied with low to moderate amounts of carbonation.

O: Easy to drink and refreshing, not as heavy as some beers in this style. Nice flavors and a wonderful appearance. Would pair very nicely with Texas BBQ brisket.

Serving type: on-tap

02-17-2012 00:53:55 | More by dbrauneis

kmckinnon87

Texas

4/5  rDev +4.2%

02-12-2012 02:18:44 | More by kmckinnon87

tronester

Oklahoma

3.85/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A very dark brown in appearance with a thin tan head. Smells lightly of toasted grain. Taste is initially sweet coffee flavor followed by a woody mellow finish. Decent mouthfeel, low carbonation. Overall an excellent dunkel, I would certainly get this again.

Serving type: on-tap

02-11-2012 20:38:02 | More by tronester

GeneralZod

California

3.93/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

APPEARANCE
A dark tan and brown color. It also pours out to look very creamy with great head retention.

SMELL
It has a very roasty smell of possibly coffee or caramel.

TASTE
It taste very roasty and malty. Almost a burnt taste.

MOUTHFEEL
Creamy and smooth. You dont tast too much carbonation.

OVERALL
It's my 2nd favorite beer at this Brewery.

Serving type: on-tap

01-04-2012 00:28:03 | More by GeneralZod

Beertracker

Oklahoma

4/5  rDev +4.2%

11-22-2011 06:20:37 | More by Beertracker

Mora2000

Texas

4.22/5  rDev +9.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On tap at the Holy Grail Pub.

The beer pours a dark brownish-red color with a tan head. The aroma has a lot of toffee and caramel malts with a little bit of chocolate malt mixed in. The flavor is full of chocolate and darker malts with a little bit of smoke character also coming through. The beer is pretty sweet due to all of the malts. Medium mouthfeel and medium carbonation.

Serving type: on-tap

07-23-2011 01:24:25 | More by Mora2000

KrautAficionado

Pennsylvania

3.85/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

Reviewed 4/2/2009 (Tap @ Flying Saucer, Houston, TeXas): Pours a very dark brown colored body, small tan-white head, diminishing. Somewhat coffee effervescent aroma. But very weak. Somehat watery taste, Strong ground coffee taste. Tastes like a coffee - beer. Somewhat carbonated. Some mlk chocolate notes. Nice chocolately aflertaste as it warms up.

Serving type: on-tap

07-18-2011 04:30:55 | More by KrautAficionado

paigertx

New York

4.22/5  rDev +9.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Stumbled upon this rare find in the highland park area of dallas. Ordered a pint immediately and was very pleased with all aspects of this local brew. Half inch foamy head and dark brown almost a stout in color. Smell was of fresh roasted coffee and molasses which was perfect on a cold day. Taste was great but reminded me of a coffee porter which was fine with me but forces my score down as it is not accurate to the style. Mouthfeel and drinkability were excellent which is why I ordered a second pint with excitement. Highly recommend my first sample from this brewery.

Serving type: on-tap

01-04-2011 21:07:49 | More by paigertx