Originally founded in 1328, Munich's Augustiner Bräu is one of Germany's oldest breweries, drawing on nearly 700 years if brewing heritage. This mastery is demonstrated throughout its range, including Augustiner Dunkel.
Pouring deep amber beneath a creamy head, you'll be treated to big pumpernickel malts with a backdrop of herbal hops. This classic character is echoed on the tongue, with more dark roast malts, as well as liquorice, and cola notes, and a dryness that lifts the whole experience to a pleasingly crisp finish.
Augustiner Helles Bier is widely regarded as one of the best lagers in the world, and it's hard to argue, especially if you’ve had it straight from the barrel in Munich. From the bottle it's nearly as good, as is their Edelstoff, a stronger premium beer.
Never really used to get on with dunkels but this one set me on the right path.
Simon
Smokin’
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Dark and tasty, almost smoky flavourful.
Nick B
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Exportbier Dunkel
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This Augustinerbräu München Dunkel is not as dark as I expected, it's the same colour as British bitter but there the similarity ends. It's a lot stronger than most British beers at 5.6%. There is no cloying sweetness and no spent yeast in the bottle to avoid getting in your glass, a sure sign that the beer has not undergone secondary fermentation in the bottle - but then German beers seldom do, I think. I'm not often a German beer drinker, I generally prefer Belgian brews, but this is an excellent dark beer.
Jim
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Would Recommend
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80%
Enjoyed this one, got some good flavour and not too high alcohol.
DSB
I recommend this product
Pleasantly sweet and tasty dunkel
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It's a little different from Erdinger dunkel. There's a less hoppy ,smooth and slightly caramel sweetness- but not too much. If you've tried Samuel Smith Stingo it's on those lines but not as strong so very drinkable and enjoyable. So it's got a bit of English brown ales hints but not heavy and definitely a quality German pedigree
Vincent
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I recommend this product
Dark, Malty, Light, Biscuity, Toasty with notes of Caramel
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Dark, Malty, Light, Biscuity, Toasty with notes of Caramel
Chathura
I recommend this product
Mosr probably the best Dunkel lager I've ever tried.
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Notes of Kitul treacle and sour berries. Very sweet, mildly acidic front. Thin in actual density. Spice of hops and natural consistent carbonation give a rich, cleansing mouthfeel (like coke). Very strong fruitiness (of sour berries). Non-cloying, refreshing, sparkling. A bit of bready, roasty flavours, but not that malty. Surprisingly dry finish leaving mild bitterness back in the mouth. When left opened, alcoholic vapours start to develop similar to Cognac etc. Beautiful, almost ruby-like red/brown colour. Very transparent.
Flashclarke
I recommend this product
Probably my favourite Dunkel
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A beautifully brewed Dunkel. Haven't found one better than this, slightly chilled.
Darren
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I recommend this product
Superb
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Right up there with the Paulaner Dunkel. A cracking beer, full of flavour.