Dunkelhefeweizen Also Known As:   Hefeweizen Dark, Dunkelweizen Dunkelhefeweizen is the dark version of the Hefeweizen. It is made from both wheat and barley malts. The malts are caramelized or roasted malts, which gives the beer both its color and its complexity.        Photo: © Bayerischer Brauerbund e. V.      Classification:  Vollbier Type of Beer:  Ale Alcohol Content:  5.4% Extract Value:  11-14% IBU:  13.5 Region:  Mainly in Bavaria (Bayern) but growing in popularity throughout Germany Well Known Brands Spaten-Franziskaner, Paulaner, Erdinger, Schneider Aventinus Beer Characteristics Malty, low bitterness. Chocolate flavors. Brown and murky. The usual clove and fruity (banana) characters will be present, some may even taste like banana bread. Serving Suggestions For optimal taste, serve chilled (46-50° F / 8-10° C). Store Dunkelhefeweizen beer in a cool, dark place - where no sunlight can reach it (sunlight harms the flavor of the beer). Also, store upright, so that the yeast falls to the bottom of the glass.