Wibby Brewing 'Moondoor' Dunkel Beer, Oregon

Chocolate malt, toasted bread, and dark caramel open with a smooth roasted depth, balanced by the crisp finish of a well-conditioned lager. Wibby Brewing Moondoor Dunkel Beer brings Munich Dunkel tradition into Wibby’s American-influenced lager program, combining German malt character with cold fermentation and extended conditioning. Its balance of dark malt richness and easy drinkability reflects the brewery’s founding focus on giving classic lager techniques a distinctly American interpretation.

Product Details:

• Owner: Ryan Wibby
• Co-Founder: Ted Risk
• Brewmaster: Ryan Wibby
• Head Brewer: Ryan Christner
• ABV: 5.5%
• IBU: 25
• Malt: German malts
• Hops: Pacific Northwest hops
• Water: Rocky Mountain water
• Fermentation: Cold fermented as part of Wibby Brewing’s lager program
• Conditioning: Extended lager conditioning
• Filtration: Unfiltered

Sensory Description:

Roasted chocolate, toasted bread, coffee, and dark caramel lead the aromatics, joined by hints of dried cherry and subtle earthy spice. The palate is medium-bodied and supple, with toffee and roasted malt richness carried by clean lager fermentation and restrained bitterness. A lightly dry, crisp finish keeps the darker malt profile composed and surprisingly refreshing, leaving traces of coffee, toast, and gentle hop bitterness.

Awards & Accolades:

• Gold: Beer Army Beer Wars 2018
• Silver: Great American Beer Festival 2017; Can Can Awards 2018
• Bronze: Pura Vida Indie International Beer Cup 2019
• Designation: Best Craft Brew, Bacon and Beer Classic 2018
• Score: Craft Beer & Brewing 93 Points, 2019

Brewer's Background:

Wibby Brewing was founded by Ryan Wibby and Ted Risk and opened its doors in 2015 with an unusually focused mission: brew lagers exclusively while combining traditional German methods with American ingredients and brewing ideas. Ryan Wibby trained at the VLB in Berlin after gaining professional brewing experience at breweries including Ithaca Beer Company, Iron Hill Brewery, and Deschutes Brewery. As brewmaster, he has shaped a lager program built around German malts, American hops, cold fermentation, careful conditioning, and unfiltered presentation. Moondoor Dunkel reflects that approach particularly clearly, preserving the roasted malt depth of a dark German lager while maintaining the clean structure and drinkability that define Wibby’s house style.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve at approximately 7 to 10 degrees Celsius in a lager glass, beer mug, or stein to emphasize its toasted malt character while preserving its crisp finish. Pair with bratwurst, roasted pork, grilled sausages, roast chicken, mushrooms, pretzels with mustard, roasted vegetables, or nutty and washed-rind cheeses.