Hacker-Pschorr Dunkle Weisse - Hacker-Pschorr Bräu GmbH

brakspear

Wisconsin

4.05/5  rDev +2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Cloudy light brown body with effervescent and impressive head that lasts. Smells of clove, banana esters with slight wheat sourness. Taste similar to aroma, but followed by malty chocolate undertones. Well balanced dunkel weisse that I would come back to again and again

Serving type: bottle

07-30-2002 20:22:02 | More by brakspear

frank4sail

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Wheat malt and nut nose with hints of yeast. Light brown color and cloudy. White head which was very thick on initial pour (11/2 inches).

On initial taste you get a blast of citrus (lemon) and yeast followed by a wheat malt finish. A solid dark wheat beer. Nice smooth mouth. The head is constantly 1/4 inch to the end of the brew.

Serving type: bottle

07-07-2002 18:19:14 | More by frank4sail

jreitman

California

2.93/5  rDev -26.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

I did not like this beer all that much as the flavor was a little off to me. The appearance was nice with a hazy brown color and a good amount of head. Odors of bananas and grains. Flavor profile had some cloves, bananas and a dominant flavor that I could not identify but was not really keen on. I will probably try another bottle from another store to see if it is better, but overall I was a bit disappointed.

Serving type: bottle

06-22-2002 23:40:48 | More by jreitman

ADR

Pennsylvania

3.7/5  rDev -6.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Attractive beer, hazy clove-brown with a good 1 inch head that holds shapes well. Sweet grainy smell, some roasted nuts. Estery but also a little back of the mouth chocolate tone along with a little citrus. Nice light body with full flavors. I noticed that more sips bring out more lemon citrus, not an improvement, to me. But, refreshing and drinkable.

Serving type: bottle

06-20-2002 08:56:16 | More by ADR

Bighuge

Minnesota

4.35/5  rDev +9.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Had this on tap. Beautiful color. Murky and muddy. Copper/bronze tones. Aroma consist of vanilla bean and banana. Taste is very nice. The predominant taste that I pick up is vanilla. There's a nice malt presence too. Hop notes are absent. And some of the other typical weizen characteristics that are present include cloves, tartness and phenolic character. Very nicely done.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2002 20:27:47 | More by Bighuge

Suds

Pennsylvania

3.7/5  rDev -6.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Nice, yeasty, fruity aroma. Billowing white head. Brown color. Refreshing, and true to style. An enjoyable, good beer. This is a safe beer (and representative) to introduce friends to new beer styles. Sometimes seems "light" with an unsatisfying finish, but still worthwhile.

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2002 18:01:22 | More by Suds

Bierman9

New Hampshire

4.18/5  rDev +5.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Appealing golden-brown color, with a creamy, fine head. Decent head and cloudiness imparted somewhat by a bottle-swirl to pour in the yeasties. Pleasing nose, with the typical Bayerisch banana-clove combo, though not overly spicy. Taste yields more of the flavors picked up in the nose...banana-clove, etc. Medium bodied, and well-recieved on the tongue. Well-pleased by this offering. Zum Wohl!

overall: 4.2
appearance: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | mouthfeel: 4.5 | drinkability: 4.5

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Serving type: bottle

04-14-2002 09:34:56 | More by Bierman9

marc77

California

4.08/5  rDev +2.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Absolutely appetizing in appearance. There's a tremendous, thick, creamy and persistent head that sits atop of a hazy brownish - orange brew. The carbonation is high and serves to maintain the ample head and add to the effervesence as well. The classic German weizen yeast aroma dominates, and includes lots of banana, bubblegum, and just a touch of clove. A slight hint of smooth, perhaps dehusked chocolate malt adds to the complexity. The body is quite full, due to the high protein content from the wheat (I do feel that residual protein is more important than dextrins in body) Hop bitterness and flavor is nearly nonexistant, but obviously must be there or this beer would be too sweet. The brew finishes w/ Munich malt flavors and just a touch of sweetness. This is a clean, flavorful and drinkable Dunkel Weisse. Tasty stuff.

Serving type: bottle

04-05-2002 19:52:29 | More by marc77

John

New York

4.33/5  rDev +9.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Not quite as dark as some other Dunkel Weizen beers but a pretty sight in the proper glassware none the less. Cloudy brown appearance, maybe a notch or two darker than regular Schneider-Weisse. Definitely swirl the yeast in as part of this beer's experience. Nice pillowy tan head. Aroma is of multi-grain bread. Rich mouthfeel with caramel, clove and banana flavors.

Serving type: bottle

02-18-2002 11:19:03 | More by John

WilliamPhilaPa

Pennsylvania

3.48/5  rDev -12.3%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours a slightly hazed/cloudy- amber/peach color, generous frothy head, & sheet lace upon the glass. The aroma that I noticed first was that smoke smell, earthy grainy malt, the start is sweet, the middle is medium, as is the carbonation, & the finish is faintly hopped, dry, acidic & overall a pretty decent beer for the the type. I myself can do w/o it, mostly due to the aroma. There are many other Dunkle Weizens I much better perfer then this one.

Serving type: bottle

02-12-2002 18:35:37 | More by WilliamPhilaPa

AaronRed

New York

4.9/5  rDev +23.4%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

What a great beer. Not as dark as other Weisse Dunkel's, but great flavor and smoothnes. Creamy head, makes it look just wonderful

Serving type: bottle

11-10-2001 19:27:33 | More by AaronRed

BKotch

Texas

4/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A nice effort. A huge head, aided in part by the obligatory swirling of the yeast at the bottom with the last inch of the beer. The typical banana/bubblegum weisse flavors and a slight caramel flavor to tell you it's a dunkel. Is it my imagination or have Hacker-Pschorr beers gotten smoother in recent years? I know their Oktoberfest has . . .

Serving type: bottle

11-05-2001 18:09:59 | More by BKotch

BeerAdvocate

Massachusetts

4.33/5  rDev +9.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Presentation: 12 oz slender brown bottle with a regal label. Freshness date on the label.

Appearance: Cloudy tawny leather brown with a very healthy creamy frothy white crown that comes from a bubbly carbonation.

Smell: Clove and banana obviously, esters and a brown malt aroma / mild carob. Soft malt sweetness and grain aromas.

Taste: Smooth, full mouthfeel within the medium body. Nice even malt sweetness, like fresh banana bread. Mild clove flavours with hints of alcoholic esters. Toasted malt notes pair well with the fruitiness. Hop bitterness is very mild, tea-like, a bit herbal, spicy. Has a nice grain dryness from the wheat. Finishes dry with a faint medicinal after taste.

Notes: A most extraordinary Weisse beer. For beer drinkers not accustomed to bottle conditioned beers such as this one, it is highly recommend pouring the entire bottle in the glass, including the yeast. The yeast is one of the best parts of this beer, as in it contributes most of the flavour to this beer.

Serving type: bottle

10-24-2001 00:00:01 | More by BeerAdvocate

Jason

Massachusetts

4.85/5  rDev +22.2%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

Yum yum, I forgot how much I love this style of beer and Hacker was there to show me the way.

Serving type: bottle

10-23-2001 23:59:43 | More by Jason