Having enjoyed Penn Brewing’s Weizen immensely, I only thought it fair to attack their other products available to me with equal vigor. I picked up a six pack of their Penn Dark — a Munich Dunkel Lager. Unsure of this specific style of lager? As was I.
A little research however lets us know that Munic Dunkel Lagers “…are smooth, rich and complex, but without being heady or heavy.” Sounds like a prescription for whatever is ailing you, if you ask me.
Appearance
The beer pours a rich brown with red hues along the edges. There wasn’t much of a head to speak of.
Aroma
Mmmm… This one smells wonderfully malty. There is an inviting roasted, smoky scent dominating the nose, but isn’t too overwhelming. I can’t wait to get into this one.
Taste
Roasted malts are the first thing to hit the tongue on the first sip. There’s a bit of a nuttiness to it that compliments the malt very well. It’s got a rather dry finish, which I actually enjoyed. It left me wanting more — and I was happy to oblige.
Overall
This was a tasty brew that perhaps may be more suited for a nice early fall afternoon. Even in the warm glow of a spring setting sun, this lager was perfect for the setting. The roasted malt was soothing and refreshing. I will be keeping my eye out for more Penn products in the future.
Rating: 3.5/5
June 1st, 2007
Boak said:
I often find dark lager a bit of a disappointment - just like normal lager but a bit flatter and slightly sweeter. (Often, if you shut your eyes, you wouldn’t know it was any different from a “normal” lager).
So I’m glad you found a good one!