S. Riegele Brewery Aechtes Dunkel

In the past, it was common practice to double roast the barley before the brewing process Double kilning gave the malt a dark and highly aromatic flavor, giving the beer an incomparable roasted taste that is reminiscent of times long past with strong, honest beers

The Riegele brewery continues this old tradition and brews a dark beer specialty that scores with a wonderfully powerful color and a whole lot of flavor

Aechtes Dunkel from Riegele flows into the glass in a copper-red mahogany hue The shiny, fine beer is covered by a hazelnut-brown crown of creamy foam and has a wonderful bouquet of dark aromas Strong roasted malt, slightly burnt caramel, Dried berries and red fruit jam tickle the olfactory nerves and whet the appetite for the first sip This presents a voluminous body with a velvety-soft mouthfeel and pleasant carbon dioxide Gentle malt caresses the palate and pampers the taste buds with notes of creamy caramel sweets, home-made wild berry jam, dried plums and wonderful roasted aromas that taste of coffee beans, dark cereals and freshly toasted bread A gentle hint of liquorice gives the beer additional spice, while the mild bitterness provides structure and balances out the sweetness wonderfully The beer pleasure ends in a slightly sweet, pleasantly dry finish

The Aecht Dunkel from Riegele is a reinterpreted classic that delights us with its dark aroma and roasted nuances full of character