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Softly sweet on the palate, gentle and full-bodied, with the hops kept in the background. Golden-yellow in the glass, 4.9 % ABV, 20 IBU and 11.3 °P. Magnum and Perle provide the bitterness. Like the other Altenburg beers it is brewed in the copper kettles of the brewhouse that was built in 1913/14 and is still in use today.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycleanbready
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose is restrained and elegant, dominated by soft Malz character with subtle cereal and bread notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hell

◎ Appearance

Golden-yellow hue with excellent clarity and bright translucency. A fine, stable head forms on the pour, leaving delicate lacing that clings to the glass as you drink. Carbonation appears well-integrated, lending a gentle liveliness without excessive fizz.

golden-yellowclearfine headdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is restrained and elegant, dominated by soft Malz character with subtle cereal and bread notes. Noble hop varieties—Magnum and Perle—contribute a gentle, understated floral backdrop without any aggressive green or herbal punch. Clean fermentation rounds out the profile with a whisper of yeast character.

soft maltbread-likenoble hopsclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a soft, gently sweet malt foundation that carries through the middle, building a full body despite the modest ABV. Bitterness from the Edelhopfen remains in the background, arriving late and fading smoothly without dominating. The finish is dry and clean, with a lingering malty sweetness that persists without harshness.

malt-forwardgentle bitternessfull-bodiedsmooth palate

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, with a pleasant dryness balanced against residual malt sweetness. A crisp, refreshing aftertaste lingers, inviting another sip without any cloying or astringent notes.

medium finishcrisprefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
79
Finish
77
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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