BJCP 2021 / 10B

Dunkles Weissbier

A malty wheat beer where banana-clove softness meets toast and caramel.

Drink fresh
standard strength
amber color
top fermented
central europe

Serve: 44 to 50F, Weizen glass

OG1.120

1.044 to 1.057

FG1.030

1.008 to 1.014

IBU120

10 to 18

SRM40

14 to 23

ABV14%

4.3 to 5.6%

Taste it in order

Aroma

12 pts

Banana and clove, quieter than in pale versions
Bready and slightly toasty malt
Caramel or chocolate hints

Vague: Fruity
Better: Banana, clove and toast
Best: Low to moderate banana and clove aroma over bready toast and light caramel

Appearance

3 pts

Amber to mahogany brown
Cloudy to hazy
Tall tan head

Vague: Brown
Better: Hazy brown with a tan head
Best: Copper to mahogany, hazy, tall dense tan head that lasts

Flavor

20 pts

Bready toasted malt with caramel
Banana and clove sit beneath it
Very low bitterness, smooth finish

Vague: Malty
Better: Toasty malt with banana and clove
Best: Moderate toasted bread and light caramel with low banana and clove, very low bitterness, smooth slightly sweet finish

Mouthfeel

5 pts

Medium body
High carbonation
Creamy

Vague: Creamy
Better: Medium body, creamy
Best: Medium body, creamy and lively, high carbonation

Overall Impression

10 pts

Lifts it

Balance of yeast and malt

Drops it

Roast bite
Heavy sweetness

Writing tip

Mention which comes first. Example: 'Toasty malt leads, banana and clove play support. Smooth and well balanced.'

Pour these

Hefeweissbier DunkelWeihenstephanerChocolate and banana, silky
Hefe-Weissbier DunkelFranziskanerGentle caramel and spice

Often confused with

10A WeissbierWeissbier is pale and brighter
10C WeizenbockWeizenbock is stronger and richer

Fine here

Estery: Banana belongs
Phenolic: Clove is a style feature when moderate

Ruinous here

Astringent: Husk tannins
Diacetyl: Butter
Oxidized: Stale

Style names, numbers and vital statistics follow the BJCP 2021 beer guidelines. Descriptions and example choices are our own. Check a beer is still made before you hunt for it.