Dithmarscher Dunkel

Dithmarscher Dunkel is a traditional Munich-style dark lager produced by the Dithmarscher Privatbrauerei Karl Hintz. The brewery is located in Marne, within the Dithmarschen district on the west coast of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The brand prides itself on its regional identity, often using the slogan "Frisch von der Küste" (Fresh from the coast).

The brewery's history dates back to 1775, though it has been operated by the Hintz family since 1884. It remains one of the few independent private breweries in northern Germany, resisting the trend of consolidation by larger beverage conglomerates. As of 2026, it continues to be family-owned and operated, maintaining its traditional brewing methods and regional distribution focus, while also engaging in modern partnerships like its bottling cooperation with Ratsherrn Brauerei.