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Schwarzwald Zäpfle naturtrüb

Badische Staatsbrauerei Rothaus
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🌍 Germany · Kellerbier · One of 112 Kellerbiers in hopIQ

Schwarzwald Zäpfle naturtrüb was first brewed for the brewery's 225th anniversary in 2016, following a historical model, and was earlier sold as Schwarzwald Maidle. It is left unfiltered and made with regional malt and Tettnang and Hallertau aroma hops. It pours pale yellow with a slight haze and a fine head. The nose is fruity, with alpine meadow herbs, freshly cut bread, grain, yeast and a hint of lemon. Freshness in the attack gives way to a full, creamy body and a soft bread note, closing on honey and lemon.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter17 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A gentle-edged beer where the base malt sets the tone — approachable through and through.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Kellerbier.
Malt character
bready
honey
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
yeasty
clean
Hop character
herbalcitrusy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Schwarzwald Zäpfle naturtrüb

Appearance

Pale yellow with a fine, persistent white head and a subtle natural haze from unfiltered conditioning. The carbonation appears gentle and even, creating a soft collar of lace around the glass as the beer settles. The cloudiness is characteristic of the style, speaking to the presence of yeast and suspended grain particles.

pale yellowfine white headnaturally hazydelicate carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with ripe stone fruit and a bright citrus note, backed by the herbal character of alpine meadow grasses. Fresh bread and grain emerge in the middle, with a gentle yeast signature underneath. A whisper of lemon zest and a subtle mineral quality round out a clean, inviting profile that emphasizes freshness over intensity.

fruity, stone fruitfresh bread, grainalpine herbscitrus, lemon zestyeasty

Taste

The palate arrives refreshing and clean, with immediate softness from a creamy, full body. Bread and honey notes develop mid-palate, supported by the regional malt's gentle sweetness and a whisper of citrus acidity. Bitterness remains restrained and soft, allowing the fruity and herbal character to shine without astringency or grip.

creamy, full-bodiedbread, honeysoft bitternessrefreshing entry

Finish

The finish is medium in length, trailing off on honey and lemon with a lingering bread note. The aftertaste remains clean and slightly herbal, with no harsh tannins or harsh drying sensation.

honey, lemon fadeclean finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Schwarzwald Zäpfle naturtrüb

Serve at 7–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Schwarzwald Zäpfle naturtrüb

About Kellerbier

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Kellerbier?

Kellerbier is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Kellerbier

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same fruity, full-bodied, bready character as Schwarzwald Zäpfle naturtrüb will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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