Andechser Dunkel - Klosterbrauerei Andechs

elmocoso

Nebraska

3.9/5  rDev -2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

The color of a strong iced-tea. Kind of rubyish.

a finger of head - slightly off-white.

A nice bready malt smell with slight sourkrout? but not in a bad way. Smell crosses to taste. Full boddied and enjoyable. Leaves a lingering aftertaste that becons for another drink.

Not bad - a solid session bier.

Serving type: bottle

06-24-2004 20:38:41 | More by elmocoso

deac83

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -5.8%

03-02-2013 03:45:24 | More by deac83

CwrwAmByth

United Kingdom (Wales)

3.25/5  rDev -18.3%

03-01-2013 21:07:34 | More by CwrwAmByth

spycow

Illinois

4/5  rDev +0.5%

01-14-2013 01:58:14 | More by spycow

Evan47

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +13.1%

12-29-2012 15:58:35 | More by Evan47

whatsgoody

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -5.8%

12-08-2012 10:27:18 | More by whatsgoody

Iztok

Slovenia

3.5/5  rDev -12.1%

10-25-2012 23:28:39 | More by Iztok

RogerDoger

Minnesota

4/5  rDev +0.5%

10-11-2012 04:09:15 | More by RogerDoger

Labeorphile

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +6.8%

09-28-2012 18:54:35 | More by Labeorphile

falloutsnow

Illinois

3.93/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

From: Worldwidespirits.de
Date: Best by 08/22/2012
Glass: Ayinger willi glass

Pours a >2cm head of light tan bubbles, small in size and fairly dense, with good retention, head lasting over a minute as it settles to a thin cap atop the body of the beer, thicker around the perimeter. Head leaves some splotches of lacing along the sides of the glass. Beer's body is dark amber brown, with light bringing out the reddish amber hues. Body is transparent, with visibly active and substantial carbonation.

Aroma of modest toasted hazelnuts, toasted bread, and very light chocolate. Not bitter, tangy, or detectably acrid, mostly smooth and sweet.

Taste is, upfront, of lightly toasted bread and nuts, with some malt sweetness, with a background of mildly bitter chocolate. Aftertaste is of mild hazelnut-flecked chocolate

Beer is medium bodied, with a slight wateriness around the edges. Carbonation is noticeable, though not stinging on the palate, resulting in an overall mouthfeel being crisp and smooth, very lager-like. Finish is wet, not dry at all.

Serving type: bottle

08-24-2012 01:54:01 | More by falloutsnow

millelacsmark

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +6.8%

08-20-2012 21:13:14 | More by millelacsmark

shwami

Germany

4/5  rDev +0.5%

02-12-2012 13:29:27 | More by shwami

HyperBeeria

California

4.5/5  rDev +13.1%

01-09-2012 02:17:19 | More by HyperBeeria

jophish17

Georgia

4/5  rDev +0.5%

12-11-2011 06:38:52 | More by jophish17

Rochefort10nh

New Hampshire

5/5  rDev +25.6%

12-08-2011 19:50:15 | More by Rochefort10nh

stevoj

Germany

4/5  rDev +0.5%

11-21-2011 18:17:28 | More by stevoj

BierBliss

New Hampshire

5/5  rDev +25.6%

11-16-2011 03:13:50 | More by BierBliss

tugdriver7

Maryland

4.33/5  rDev +8.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

500 ml bottle hand-carried just a day ago from Germany by C,N & E (Thanks!!). Part of a multi-pack souvenir selection. They got to go to the Andechs Monastery, but this was the next best thing for those of us that didn't go to Oktoberfest. The bottle had a May 2012 freshness date. Yeah, that fresh. Gorgeous brown in the glass with a nice tan foamy head. Light carbonation. A hint of sweet biscuity malt with a hint of caramel in the nose. Initial taste was incredibly smooth, balanced, a touch sweet (but definitely in balance), with a very subtle roast malt flavor--the classic "Dunkel" taste. What I didn't taste were any of the off flavors that sometimes accompany older, imported Germans (not referring to myself there). I see why they raved about the drinkability of the local beers on tap in country. They are incredibly fresh tasting and go down oh so easily. Looking forward to the other bottles in the selection. Thanks again C,N & E (and K too).

Serving type: bottle

09-25-2011 03:02:47 | More by tugdriver7

crnipeter

Slovenia

3.68/5  rDev -7.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

500 ml bottle slightly over its freshness date (27. January 2011), into tulip. Deep coppery, clear body is topped by rather low yet well-sustained creamy, light tan head that sticks to the walls and leaves only a bubbly patch of lace as it slowly dies out. Nose lacking any overt hop aroma is rich Munich malt sweetness with melanoidins reminiscent of a bread crust, hint of chocolate and nutty notes. Medium bodied with moderate carbonation and creamy mouthfeel. The beer is moderately sweet from unfermentable sugars but not cloying or sticky, with bread crust flavor (from the melanoidin-containing Munich malt) and mild roastiness in the background. The balance is leaned towards the malty side and hoppy bitterness remains hidden until the semi-dry finish when it shows up.

Serving type: bottle

03-12-2011 23:34:23 | More by crnipeter

ecoastman

Ontario (Canada)

4.05/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Had this on tap while in Germany at the Wiesbaden Rathaus.

A nice dunkel with plenty of malt, roasted nuts, chocolate and coffee.

The taste was similar to the aromas and the mouthfeel was very smooth and creamy. Very drinkable.

I wish I could have tried all the Andechser beers at this place but unfortunately could only get through three. Next time...

Serving type: on-tap

10-17-2010 01:24:10 | More by ecoastman

Absumaster

Netherlands

3.48/5  rDev -12.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

A dark copper beer with a big head.

Smell is malty with a dark crystal malty smell and whiffs of sulfur. A very interesting smell, which comes out after warming up.

Taste is malty with very light roasted notes. The yeast adds a nice sulfuric taste which adds to complexity. The beer has a slight wort taste. A very drinkable beer with a light aftertaste that is a bit lingering bitter.

Serving type: bottle

09-17-2010 20:16:01 | More by Absumaster

BlackHaddock

United Kingdom (England)

4.22/5  rDev +6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Brown half-litre bottle, best before 20 Oct 2010, drank during my German tasting evening 2 July 2010. Poured into my tall Wolnzacher Brauhaus (Hopfenperle) glass.

Very suprised to find I've never reviewed this beer before!

The beer has a redwood tree, brown hue to it, the head is a healthy cream coloured crown.

Malty aromas rise from the glass and a sweet malty brew hits your lips as you dive into the beer, to be completely engulfed by its charms.

This is a very drinkable beer, a little on the sweet side for some, but I really like it and have one whenever our paths cross.

Serving type: bottle

07-05-2010 18:06:01 | More by BlackHaddock

jmhart

Georgia

3.38/5  rDev -15.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

Had a bottle, poured into pilsner glass at Café Abseit in Bamberg.

A- Deep amber-brown, no sediment but a slight haze. Head was a long lasting toasted almond in color, one finger thick, and left a really intricate lace.

S- Pretty standard: roasted malt with hits of molasses and nuts. A decent sweetness on the smell, with a bit of plum.

T- The flavors on the nose were pretty standard and average, but the taste really exemplified all of those flavors and the style. Rich toffee, brown sweet fruits like prunes and figs, and a great earthy hop finish. The tastes starts sweet and finish with a perfect hobby bitterness that leaves your mouth ready for the next sip.

M- Firmly medium bodied, bubbly. Silky.

D- I really enjoyed this beer, but I'd have to say pretty average drinkability. It was really tasty, but by the time I finished the bottle (33 cL), I was ready for something else. I'd be happy to have a six pack in my fridge, but would only have one per sitting. I guess I'm saying this is far from a session beer.

Serving type: bottle

05-30-2010 23:13:13 | More by jmhart

seanyfo

United Kingdom (Scotland)

3.95/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

50cl bottle poured into a shaker pint glass BB July 2010

A - Dark ruby colour, when held up to the light, the red coppery colours are apparent. 3 finger creamy tan head that disappates relatively quickly to a crown. Lacing is average to minimal.

S - Lots of nutty munich malts in here. Roasted bready nuttiness. Metallic note

T - Very tasty and smooth, Starts with lots of roasted bitter munich malts that balance into a sweeter malt in the finish, nuttiness in the aftertaste lingers on.

M - Moderate carbonation, full on the tongue, nearly creamy

D- A very pleasing munich dunkel. I found some other examples very bitter in the malt, nearly abrasive! This is very smooth with lots of malty character, i would drink this again quite happily.

Serving type: bottle

04-24-2010 21:38:02 | More by seanyfo

mtstatebeer

West Virginia

3/5  rDev -24.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

0.5l bottle, best by 11 May 2010. Pours a completely clear copper color with a decent creamy off-white head, good lacing. Aroma is pale and caramel malts, bread, roasted, and a little spicy. Flavor is sweet caramel malts, roasted, a little bit of fruits, and a bit metallic. Mouthfeel is light to moderate, oily, slightly acidic, and a touch of bitterness.

Serving type: bottle

04-08-2010 03:33:40 | More by mtstatebeer