The Bottom Line
Along with Michelob Pale Ale this beer is launching nationwide in the US September 8, 2008. From the press release:
"Michelob Dunkel Weisse is an unfiltered dark wheat ale with a surprisingly light finish that's characteristic of dark weissbier, a style with roots back to the 1520's. It tastes great with barbecued meats, spicy cuisine, traditional German fare, cheese and a variety of sweet desserts including apple strudel, pecan pie and lemon cake."
To learn more about wheat beer styles check out A Layman's Guide to Wheat Beer and the wheat beer style profile
"Michelob Dunkel Weisse is an unfiltered dark wheat ale with a surprisingly light finish that's characteristic of dark weissbier, a style with roots back to the 1520's. It tastes great with barbecued meats, spicy cuisine, traditional German fare, cheese and a variety of sweet desserts including apple strudel, pecan pie and lemon cake."
To learn more about wheat beer styles check out A Layman's Guide to Wheat Beer and the wheat beer style profile
Pros
- Very nice flavor and aroma
Cons
- Lacks the full mouthfeel and silkiness of the style
Description
- Sweet, hardy Bavarian style dark wheat beer
- Nice example of the flavor and aroma of the style
- May well serve as an introduction for American drinkers to the many German beer styles beyond Pilsner.
Guide Review - Tasting Notes and Review for Michelob Dunkel Weisse from Anheuser-Busch
After pouring most of the beer I swirled the last bit to lift the yeast off of the bottom of the bottle. The Dunkel Weisse was cloudy and dark brown with yeast visibly moving around in the glass and a thick, creamy head.The aroma was sweet with strong notes of banana, yeast and some spice. The overwhelming flavor was sweet with notes of banana, spice and an odd tingling sensation on the tongue. The beer's mouthfeel was a little dissappointing; less silky and full than most wheat beer.
This style is an interesting choice for Anheuser-Busch. It's not very well known among American beer drinkers so it will be interesting to see if it catches on. Michelob Dunkel Weisse may well serve as an introduction for American drinkers to the many German beer styles beyond Pilsner.
Have you tried it?What do you think of Michelob Dunkel Weisse?
