So today, I'm coming at you live and direct from down the road at my friend Jonathan's house. It's not much of a trip, less than 100 yards from my house, but it is a change of pace, and will hopefully get me used to writing in strange surroundings. I intend to do a lot more writing from local restaurants and breweries to get more of a local feel. Maybe I can even get some comps, if anyone is out there reading in a position of power...

The head is very, very creamy, but that's pretty standard for a Dunkel like this. The color of the body is just gorgeous. It is a dark caramel color, and honestly, the head is about the color of nougat. Nothing really stands out in the scent; just the normal black olive and citrus smells that accompany a Bavarian hefeweizen. A bit of banana and clove as well. The dunkel just adds a bit of heft to the body and taste. Honestly, I have drank too many hefeweizens in a row. They are all so similar, it just comes down to who does the same basic tastes better. And Franziskaner does this one well. They've been around for awhile, so they have had a lot of practice.

But in comparison to other upscale wheat beers, the Franziskaner Hefeweizen Dunkel is just ok. I think I like the regular hefe Franziskaner does better. Honestly, if you want a dunkel and you have the ability, get the Julius Echter. It's pretty spiffy. Nothing really stands out to me in this. It's not like it is bland, but it is a little boring. 84/100.