Julius Echter Hefe-Weissbier Dunkel - Würzburger Hofbräu AG

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296 Ratings

rAvg: 3.8
pDev: 11.05%
Reviews: 234
Hads: 62

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Brewed by:
Würzburger Hofbräu AG

Germany

Style | ABV
Dunkelweizen | 4.90% ABV

Availability: Year-round. bottle (231), on-tap (2), cask (1).

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Reviews by falloutsnow:

falloutsnow

Illinois

3.25/5 rDev -14.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

From: Binny's, Des Plaines, IL
Date: Best before 12/2012
Glass: Weihenstephan weizen glass

Echter's dunkelweizen is a fairly good version of the style. I would like to try some fresh, on-tap, to see if the off aroma is something that occurred during/after bottling, or if it was intended.

Pours a tall head made up of small bubles, thick and creamy on top. Head fades to a ring around the glass with some residual islands of thin foam, leaving minimal lace. Body is cloudy brown when out of light, pale brown with yellow highlights in it. Body is totally opaque, with no visible carbonation.

Aroma is of dark malt sweetness with strong yeast and mushroom compost components. Interesting, but not particularly appealing.

Taste opens with darker barley malt sweetness, strong clove phenols then, very heavy wheat breadiness with medium-level banana esters. Closes with wheat bread, residual banana esters and spicy phenols. Aftertaste of malt sweetness, bread, slight tartness.

Beer is medium bodied with mid-level carbonation; foams up slightly, giving a pillow-smooth mouthfeel. Semi-dry finish.

Serving type: bottle

10-19-2012 04:47:34 | More by falloutsnow

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johnricardo

Texas

3.5/5 rDev -7.9%

06-18-2013 03:15:59 | More by johnricardo

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New York

3/5 rDev -21.1%

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4/5 rDev +5.3%

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Luiz0930

California

3.75/5 rDev -1.3%

05-31-2013 07:24:35 | More by Luiz0930

johntfox

Florida

4/5 rDev +5.3%

05-21-2013 17:43:44 | More by johntfox

tootsMcGee

Oregon

3.75/5 rDev -1.3%

05-19-2013 01:59:48 | More by tootsMcGee

jbarletto

Massachusetts

3.5/5 rDev -7.9%

05-18-2013 21:11:19 | More by jbarletto

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Texas

4.5/5 rDev +18.4%

05-14-2013 02:04:38 | More by aty11b

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Washington

4.25/5 rDev +11.8%

05-02-2013 19:02:21 | More by Boston77

csmartin6

Illinois

3.5/5 rDev -7.9%

04-20-2013 02:29:59 | More by csmartin6

Tiernan

Texas

3.25/5 rDev -14.5%

04-18-2013 01:36:16 | More by Tiernan

Celtics76

Rhode Island

4/5 rDev +5.3%

04-09-2013 19:17:13 | More by Celtics76

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Texas

3.5/5 rDev -7.9%

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Florida

4/5 rDev +5.3%

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barczar

Kentucky

3.79/5 rDev -0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

Pours a hazy dark brown with a dense, frothy 2 inch khaki head that dissipates extremely slowly, leaving sheets of lacing.

Brown sugar, burnt caramel, banana, wheat, clove, and orange form the initial aroma. Yeast and fruity esters add complexity.

Flavor reveals appley yeast esters at the base, which pair nicely with orange, clove, and banana that hit mid palate. There's a substantial toasted, nutty malt and wheat backbone that carries through to the lightly dry finish.

Body is a touch on the light side, with slightly high carbonation.

Yeast esters and wheat are well represented. Not a standout in any particular area, but a characterful brew that's worth a try. Apple becomes overwhelming as it warms.

Serving type: bottle

03-10-2013 00:45:04 | More by barczar