Erdinger Weissbier Dunkel - Erdinger Weissbräu

kunzbrew

Massachusetts

3.18/5  rDev -14.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

This brew pours a dirty brown water color with a nice size head that leaves ASAP. The smell of fruits fill the nose with low hop aroma to boot. This is not what I was hoping for when I bought this bad boy. A week malt flavor but a high fruity citrus flavor that is not to pleasant. I am bit dissapointed but an ok beer.

Cheers

Serving type: bottle

02-12-2003 18:20:57 | More by kunzbrew

Bunnyhop

Georgia

3.9/5  rDev +4.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

A clear, very dark reddish-brown German Dunkel Weissbier with a large tan head. The smell reminds me of a grape lollipop and licorice with a slight roastedness. I taste plum and licorice with a slightly roasted finish. The body is firm in my mouth. I found this to be an odd mix of flavors but very tastey indeed.

(source: Savannah, GA)

Serving type: bottle

02-04-2003 20:44:46 | More by Bunnyhop

Rocko

Sweden

4.28/5  rDev +14.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

I got this one in a completely black 500ml bottle. I was very curious on how it would look, not suprisingly it poured up very dark, it looked really awesome. I have to say I think it had a bit of watery taste, it's a bit disappointing because it felt like it had more to give. The main wheat taste however had a touch sweet toffee. This is definitely a beer I will buy again.

Serving type: bottle

01-31-2003 13:10:58 | More by Rocko

cbl2

New York

3.98/5  rDev +6.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Appearance: Dark Brown.

Smell: Yeasty and full of malts.

Taste: Smooth and creamy, bottle fermented with nice yeasty undertones that complement the wheat characteristics nicely; Very Good.

Drinkability: Goes down easy. A very good example for the style.

Serving type: bottle

01-30-2003 17:02:28 | More by cbl2

Pegasus

Texas

4/5  rDev +7.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Deep garnet in color with a large off-white head that unfortunately fades to a paper thin layer in a minute or two. Mildly carbonated with excellent lace. Rich aroma of black bread, molasses, and dark fruits, as well as pronounced alcohol notes. Taste begins with zesty carbonation, semi-sweet cocoa notes, caramel, molasses, and almost wine-like dark fruit notes. Midway through the taste malt flavors become a little more pronounced, yielding a dark bread flavor. Finish is mildly spicy and a touch hoppy with a little residual sweetness. A complex and satisfying beer, perfect for a winter's afternoon.

Serving type: bottle

01-26-2003 09:00:31 | More by Pegasus

BeerManDan

California

4.13/5  rDev +10.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

This is a dark, dark brown beer, on the verge of black with a sort of tan head. The smell of roasted malts and wheat filled my nose with its pleasant aroma. The taste was of a sweet, malty wheat with an after taste that was again, pleasant, but not long enough. That was the only set back about this beer, the finish was to short! But, I still liked it!

Serving type: bottle

01-16-2003 07:21:50 | More by BeerManDan

RBorsato

Virginia

3.68/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Dark brown, tawny, hazy chocolate color with a low tan head. Leaves no lace and has low carbonation for the style. Light chocolate and faint roasty aroma with no classic bavarian yeast aroma. Light chocolate taste and faint yeasty banana-clove flavor. Light bodied and airy.

I prefer this Erdinger over the Erdinger Weissbier and Kristal but found this to me more like a Dunkel than a hefe-Dunkel.

[16.9 oz - 500ml] for $1.99 -- A bargain but pay a bit more for the Weihenstephaner...

Serving type: bottle

12-23-2002 13:07:43 | More by RBorsato

CharlesRiver

Connecticut

3.85/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

I have been on a big German kick lately so why stop. This beer doesn't have much of a smell at all and the taste is very mild. Pours dark brown in color, almost like a Porter with a healthy head. Starts out kind of thin but has a great aftertaste. Malty and smooth in the finish. I solid beer but not outstanding.

Serving type: bottle

12-02-2002 19:06:57 | More by CharlesRiver

BeerBob

Nebraska

2.7/5  rDev -27.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3.5

Erdinger Weissbier Dunkel pours a coal bin black from a 500ml brown glass bottle. A brown head goes well over two fingers, lacing the glass sides well.

Nose is a soft wheat and light alcohol. Palate is very mild with none of the Weissbier flavors I have come to expect from this type of beer. For this beer my overall impression is very watery.

I hope I’m not coming down with a cold or something, because I really could not pick up on a lot of flavor from this brew.

Serving type: bottle

11-17-2002 03:26:42 | More by BeerBob

Jason

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +7.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Presentation: 500 ml tall brown Euro style bottle with a “best before end” freshness date on the back label.

Appearance: Nearly black with hues of tarnished ruby, thick powdery tiny bubbled lace lays on top then drops down to a thin stable lace.

Smell: Fruity with tones of prune and black currants, light alcohol esters are in the nose also. Malty with a mild spiciness in the aroma.

Taste: Bold and crisp upfront with a spicy tingle that is enhanced by the medium leveled carbonation. Solid and clean maltiness on the palate, crisp snappish wheat with undertones of caramel and bread. Hops are subdued with little in the flavour, fruity from middle to end with dark fruit flavours. Mild cocoa and husk flavours drawn on a dryness, alcoholic esters gather towards the end. Dry in the finish though there are a few left over residuals in the mouth so hold the body together far into the end.

Notes: Spicy with a clean zip, rich malty flavours from start to end. This makes for a near stellar brew of such a delicate style.

Serving type: bottle

10-25-2002 04:54:35 | More by Jason

Todd

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +7.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Labeled as "Erdinger Hefeweizen dunkel" in Germany -- tasted in Berlin.

Served in 0.5l branded weissbier glass. Presented as a dark, ruddy brown beer with some near black depth. Think, creamy foam lace with lost of stamina.

Slightly astringent, tight carbonation feel which induces a creamy mouthfeel and smoothness on the palate. Light malts, touch of chocolate, caramel and molasses. Hints of banana. Mineral body and flavour, with a thin citrus hop flavour that matches the malts and balances things out quite nicely.

A most delicious dunkel weissbier. A highly recommended brew ... from this expert weissbier brewer.

Serving type: on-tap

10-18-2002 23:57:48 | More by Todd

DerKaiser

California

3.75/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

After seeing the intricate black label and dusky walnut color, I thought I was in for a more substantial brew, but it's actually a little thin for my taste. It's malty and yeasty with some carmel and maple flavors, which are all good. But, it literally tastes as if it were watered down a little bit. It's crisp, but the finish is almost non-existent.

Not bad, I guess. It's just not what I expected.

Serving type: bottle

10-17-2002 22:02:37 | More by DerKaiser

zerk

California

3.25/5  rDev -12.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

As a fan of the Dunkel Weizen style, I really looked forward to trying this one... unfortunately I was a bit dissapointed. Very dark, almost black with a foamy head. Aroma was very understated, with a touch of clove, chocolate, and banana. Flavor was weak, with hints of banana and clove. Very watery, with unusually high carbonation. Not a very good representation of the style in my opinion.

Serving type: bottle

10-17-2002 19:46:34 | More by zerk

aracauna

Georgia

3.73/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Better head than on the weissbeer. Darker than I was expecting despite the dunkel name. Same well balanced, mild aroma and flavor with the addition of a hint of chocolate in the aroma and flavor. The clove and esters weren't as much of the profile here, though.

Serving type: bottle

09-11-2002 23:39:39 | More by aracauna

bditty187

Nebraska

3.98/5  rDev +6.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

By looking at it you’d never guess it was a Dunkel. It is awfully damn dark. Not to mention the thick tan head. It’s appearance was very porter/stoutish. No complaints though. The nose was very noticeable with chocolate, fruity alcohol, maltiness, and a suggestion of spice. It’s aroma jumped out of the bottle. It is really smooth (liquid silk) to drink, quite a treat. Also it is damn tasty as well with dry maltiness, wheat crispness, cocoa, alcohol, and tasty caramel. The last sip is just as good as the first. Overall it was impressive and a nice treat.

I’d recommend it to any BA.

“Mit Feiner Hefe In Der Flasche Gereift” – Who’s a jelly doughnut?

Serving type: bottle

09-09-2002 19:21:19 | More by bditty187

BitteBier

Indiana

4.03/5  rDev +8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Pours very dark brown with reddish hue on the edges. Pleasant tan head is surprisingly large and persistent. Despite that, aroma is a bit subdued. Taste is interestingly consistent from beginning to end with a nice weissbier alcohol bite showing up more at the end. Mouthfeel is nice, with excellent drinkability for a dunkel weissbier.

Serving type: bottle

09-04-2002 16:34:58 | More by BitteBier

marc77

California

3.85/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

The very persistent, billowy, creamy and dense krauzen - like head tops a turbid ruddy brown hued brew w/ profuse threads of bubbles. Light banana esters and carob dominate in aroma, with grainy wheat tartness secondary. A touch tame aromawise. Flavorwise, mellow chocolate malt emerges first, followed by notes of toasty Munich and caramel malt sweetness. Mild banana esters persist at a constant level from start to finish. Lightly bodied for style, but viscous enough in mouthfeel to help lend excellent drinkability. Finishes mostly clean, w/ trace bubblegum esters quickly fading. Not an outstanding example of the style, but certainly well rounded, flavorful and highly drinkable.

Serving type: bottle

08-28-2002 17:32:27 | More by marc77

StevieW

Florida

4.33/5  rDev +16.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Shiny dark brown, wet shoe leather color. Big, fizzy, tan head. Full of sweet necter and thick yeast smells. Lots of sweet, but not syrupy, malt taste. Great balance of the natural wheat flavors, subtle bananas, and clove, and a really good rich creamy sweet malt middle. Nice crisp and clean finish. You expect a dark beer to be a little more bodied, but it is very refreshing, and really easy to drink. I had this with leftover roast beef, roasted red potatos, steamed vegetables. A great beer with dinner.

Serving type: bottle

08-24-2002 18:06:27 | More by StevieW

BillyBrew

Maine

4.03/5  rDev +8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Deep, deep brown colour with a bubbly, brown head that covers and then settles into a thin lace. A pruney, dried fruit nose and malted smoothness. Smooth and sweet caramel malts that finish with a wheat dryness. Smooth, powdery-light, medium body that finishes crisp and dry.

A fuller, smoother wheat beeer that is malty sweet. Why not? Try one out. Cheers!

Serving type: bottle

08-19-2002 20:44:28 | More by BillyBrew

Thrasher

Oregon

4.35/5  rDev +16.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Brown, nearly black liquid, with rocky head that subsides. Little yeast chips at the bottom of my glass. Mild aroma with hints of caramel, leather, and sugary hard candy that I find typical in German dark malts (unlike the roasty, coffeeish aromas found in British-style porters and stouts). A sweet, refreshing beer that is not as weighty as it looks. Actually quite thin - a little more chewiness would be nice. Regardless, a delicious brew. Like Erdinger's hefe, the wheat is subdued, almost innocuous, but its thirst-quenching quality is still certainly present. I can see why Erdinger is so popular in its homeland; its beers are easygoing and mild, yet extremely palatable.

(Paired with a specialty sandwich from my local Alpen sandwich shop: well-done roast beef, shredded lettuce, Bernaise sauce on Bavarian black bread. The sandwiches from this terrific store - I hate to call it a deli - always go excellently with well-made German beers... but this was a particular match in heaven.)

Serving type: bottle

07-16-2002 15:11:49 | More by Thrasher

ryanocerus

Iowa

4.1/5  rDev +9.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Nice translucent, deep red/brown color with nice carbonation. Pours with a very thick, long lasting, tan head. Slightly citrusy aroma and flavor. I enjoyed this more than the Pinkatus. A refreshing beer.

Serving type: bottle

07-10-2002 13:59:26 | More by ryanocerus

WilliamPhilaPa

Pennsylvania

4.33/5  rDev +16.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Pours a murky brown, and when held up to the light a slightly tan-ish tint appears. Malt aromas on the nose. On the palate malt flavors appear up front, then slight carmel tones, then finally the tiniest hints of banana poke through. Rather smooth and quite enjoyable! Overall a very enjoyable weissbier dunkel...

Serving type: bottle

05-23-2002 14:44:11 | More by WilliamPhilaPa

psugrad98

Pennsylvania

4.6/5  rDev +23.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

This is an excellent weissbier. Very dark in color, like coffee or birch beer, but the flavor is lighter than it looks. Slight sweet with a fruity palate. There are hints of vanilla or honey. Goes down smoothly. Drink with a pinch of lemon to enhance its flavor. Try drinking on a hot day. Very refreshing.

Serving type: bottle

05-22-2002 08:46:59 | More by psugrad98

Murph

Arizona

4.25/5  rDev +13.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours a very dark hazy brownish color with a nice big tan head. The smell is of sweet dark malts. Taste starts off with dark maltiness and then goes into a nice smooth wheat flavor with hints of bananas and you are left with a taste of chocolate on your tongue. Nice and creamy and very drinkable. A great brew. Great smoothness and a nice wheaty backbone to the flavor make it very drinkable.

Serving type: bottle

05-04-2002 14:47:43 | More by Murph

jreitman

California

4.72/5  rDev +26.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Nice dark amber color with light tan head. Very nice aroma with hints of chocolate. Malt and sweet flavors with not trace of hops. Not overly complex but nicely balanced. Good carbonation. Extremely easy to drink. My first dunkel.... I think I will be trying more.

Serving type: bottle

04-20-2002 13:35:39 | More by jreitman