Paulaner Hefe Weissbier Dunkel 500ml x 20

Paulaner's Hefe Weissbier Dunkel originates from Munich's Nymphenburg district, where the brewery has operated since 1634 on water drawn from the Isar valley aquifer—soft, mineral-light water critical to Bavarian wheat beer character.

The beer employs a 60:40 blend of malted wheat and barley, with the barley component kilned to darker color (20–30 EBC) to introduce bread crust and subtle chocolate notes without heavy roast. Fermentation uses Paulaner's proprietary Weizen yeast strain, a top-fermenting culture that produces the signature isoamyl acetate (banana) and 4-vinyl guaiacol (clove) esters characteristic of Bavarian wheat beer phenotype. Carbonation sits at 2.5–2.7 volumes CO₂, creating the dense, creamy head typical of the style.

The dunkel variant distinguishes itself by retaining the yeast's fruity-spice profile while layering toasted grain complexity—a technical balance few breweries execute consistently. Paulaner's version avoids the heaviness of darker wheat beers by maintaining an ABV of 5.5% and dry finish, allowing the phenolic character to remain prominent rather than buried under roast.

Drink fresh; optimal consumption within 4–6 months of packaging.