dunkel

Definition

A type of dark German lager, typically ranging in color from amber to dark reddish brown, and characterized by its smooth malty flavor.

Etymology

From German dunkel (“dark”).

Example Sentences

• "I drank dunkel export beer in the Bier Halle where all the girls were called Therese;"
• "Recently, for instance, he brewed all dunkels for a period, only with different yeast strains."
• "Bavarian dunkels are deep reddish-brown in colour."