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Fürst-Abt Edel

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Fürst-Abt Edel is a limited export-strength lager in the Tannenzäpfle anniversary series, named for Prince-Abbot Martin Gerbert II, who founded the brewery in 1791. It is brewed to 13.45 °P from regional barley malt and Tettnang and Hallertau hops. The beer is described as mild, spicy and full-bodied: grainy, bready malt with notes of caramel and light toast, a moderate sweetness, a touch of noble hop spice and a restrained bitterness that builds slowly toward a bittersweet, caramel-tinged finish.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter21 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
caramelmaltyspicy
caramel
malty
spicy
noble hop
bready
toasty
Aroma
The nose opens with a pronounced grainy-malty character, complemented by subtle notes of light toast and caramel sweetness.
also:spicy hop,clean
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fürst-Abt Edel

◎ Appearance

Fürst-Abt Edel presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The head forms with good density and displays persistent lacing that clings to the glass walls with each sip. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, sustaining a fine bead throughout the drinking experience.

pale goldenclearpersistent lace

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a pronounced grainy-malty character, complemented by subtle notes of light toast and caramel sweetness. Noble hop aromatics emerge in the mid-range, contributing a restrained spice that balances the malt without dominating. The overall impression is clean and composed, with a touch of herbaceous suggestion from the Tettnang and Hallertau varieties.

grainy maltcaramel sweetnessnoble hop spicetoasted grain

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a bready, full-bodied maltiness that carries moderate sweetness and a gentle caramel undertone. As the beer develops, a restrained bitterness emerges in the mid-palate, building gradually without harshness. The noble hop character adds a spicy complexity that frames the grain-forward profile without overpowering it.

full-bodiedbready maltmoderate caramelbuilding bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish unfolds with a bittersweet character, where residual caramel notes meld with a clean, measured hop bitterness. The aftertaste lingers with grainy dryness and a touch of spice, leaving a balanced and satisfying conclusion.

bittersweetclean dryingcaramel echo
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
82
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°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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