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Schell's Keller Pils

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Callista hops lend a fruity aroma of citrus, stone fruits and berries to this unfiltered 5.5% Pilsner, golden in color and balanced in flavor, with a firm hop bitterness. Schell's sets it against lighter-bodied, low-hopped relatives and calls it a crisp, dry pilsner full of character. Schell's credits the addition of Callista hops for that aroma.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter39 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitycitrusyhoppy
fruity
citrusy
hoppy
berry
clean
bready
Aroma
The Callista hops take center stage, presenting a clean, fruity bouquet that balances citrus, stone fruit, and berry notes without veering into resinous territory.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Schell's Keller Pils

◎ Appearance

Golden in color with a bright, luminous clarity that speaks to the unfiltered character of this Kellerbier. The head forms quickly and persists with fine, tight foam, leaving delicate lacing down the glass as you drink. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a fine bead that sustains throughout.

golden, brightunfilteredpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The Callista hops take center stage, presenting a clean, fruity bouquet that balances citrus, stone fruit, and berry notes without veering into resinous territory. Beneath the hop-driven nose lies a subtle Malz foundation—gentle grain sweetness that grounds the composition. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, with excellent hop-forward definition.

citrus, stone fruitberry notesclean hop charactersubtle grain

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and dry, with the Callista hops delivering bright citrus and berry flavors that carry across the palate. Mid-palate shows a light bready Malz sweetness, providing just enough body and balance to frame the firm hop bitterness. The finish remains dry, with lingering bitterness that builds without overwhelming the delicate fruit character.

dry, crispcitrus-forwardfirm bitternessbalanced Malz backbone

◑ Finish

The aftertaste lingers with a pleasant, persistent bitterness and a faint echo of citrus and berry. The dry, clean character persists to the end, with no residual sweetness or roughness.

dry finishlingering hop bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
Serve at 7–9°C

Serve at 7–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About Kellerbier

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