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Ayinger Altbairisch Dunkel

Ayinger Altbairisch Dunkel - Dunkel

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 Percentile 
92
overall
Brewed by Brauerei Aying
Style: Dunkel

Aying, Germany

bottled
common

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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 Ratings  Average  Score  ABV  Style Pctl  Serve in 
6013.61/5.03.6/5.05%99.8Dimpled mug, Lager glass, Stein
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Commercial Description:
Dark chocolate in color, you can see a wonderful reflection if you hold it up to the light. It is round and soft with the warm, sweet aroma of freshly roasted malted barley. A satisfying, malty taste, with coffee-ish tones and a hint of plummy fruitiness in the finish. Complex and beautifully balanced.
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 maniac (2628), Richmond, Virginia, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/513/20
Jun 8, 2007  
Clear ruby body with a medium creamy light brown head. Sweet light molassas aroma. Sweet molassas flavor with a nutty background.


 thegreenrooster (1811), St.louis, Missouri, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/516/20
Jun 5, 2007  
Pour is a dark brown with a white head. Aroma is very nice with hints of nuts and roasted malts. Flavor is excellent. Lots of dark fruits(plum and dates) with some toffee and sweet caramel. Wow a good example of this style and one that is quite affordable.


 leeburg (147), Juneau, Alaska, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/56/104/513/20
Jun 3, 2007  
500mL as pictured. Amber pour with some red colors as the light hit it. One-finger white head that bubbled actively and diminished fairly quickly. Scent of sweet malt, raisin, caramel, toffee, banana and other fruits. Roastier on the taste, with very little bitterness and a sweet cream finish. Crisp clean aftertaste. Enjoyable indeed.


 johndoughty (2150), cheslyn hay, West Midlands, England
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/104/513/20
May 27, 2007  
Bronze with no carbonation. Bronze appearance and pleasant enough to drink. No better than slightly above average but still one I would try again.


 mlist55 (210), media, Pennsylvania, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/105/513/20
May 25, 2007  
Wonderful dark color, sweetish malty aroma backed with some hops. Flavor is as good as I’ve ever had in a dark lager of its strength. Caramelly, roatsty, and slightly sweet, but never cloying. A winner.


 tennisjoel (931), Shakopee, Minnesota, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/57/103/516/20
May 24, 2007  
Red brown pour with an off white creamy head. Nose of toffee, vanilla, plum, oak...very nice. Flavor is bready, fairly smooth on the palate, slight smokiness and dark roast as well. Easy to taste. The finish is a little thin, otherwise this is a pretty darn good brew here.


 joe1510 (501), Illinois, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/516/20
May 24, 2007  
500ml Bottle $2.99 Health Mart Ayinger’s Altbairisch Dunkel poured a crystal clear caramel brown with quite a few tiny rising carbonation bubbles. A 2 finger head formed on the pour and then receded to a half finger of frothy tan head. Leaves moderate lacing after each sip. Smells of mouthwatering toasted grains and a very solid caramel backbone. A splash of cream is in the mix as well. This is a hearty smelling brew. I can pull out a very small amount of hops if I try hard enough. Taste is big on bread dough. The caramel comes through rich and slightly sweet. Nice lightly toasted grain flavor compliments things nicely. Mild creaminess comes through as well. Medium bodied and perfectly creamy. Velvety smooth mouthfeel. This is a very easy drinker. I could definately se myself sipping on these all night long with no problem. Smooth and creamy without being filling. Another winner from Ayinger. I haven’t tried one of their offerings yet that I haven’t truly enjoyed. Very good beer. 3/15/07


 RCL (1443), Waltham, Massachusetts, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/58/104/515/20
May 23, 2007  
Aroma of caramel with a hint of cocoa. Exceedingly drinkable with notes of date in the flavor.



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