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Bauhöfer Keller No. 5

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Malt aromas that recall ciabatta bread meet spicy, resinous hop notes; a light hop bitterness and a gentle yeast note run through a soft, round, full body, ending in a strong, well-balanced finish. Unfiltered and left natural, matured in the coldest lager cellar, No. 5, at 12.8 % original gravity and 5.4 % ABV.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Resinous 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
resinousspicymalty
resinous
spicy
malty
bready
yeasty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced malt character reminiscent of fresh ciabatta bread and light grain sweetness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bauhöfer Keller No. 5

◎ Appearance

A pale golden color with a natural, soft haze characteristic of an unfiltered Kellerbier. The head is modest but persistent, with fine bubbles that adhere gently to the glass walls. Gentle carbonation creates a relaxed, inviting visual presence.

pale goldennaturally hazyfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced malt character reminiscent of fresh ciabatta bread and light grain sweetness. Spicy, resinous hop notes emerge clearly, with a subtle herbal dimension and a delicate yeast presence that adds gentle complexity without cloudiness.

ciabatta breadresinous hopsspicy herbalsoft yeast note

◐ Taste

The palate is soft and round, with full body that carries malt-forward flavors and a bread-like sweetness through the mid-palate. Spicy and resinous hops provide a moderate, well-integrated bitterness that remains clean and crisp, avoiding any harsh edges.

full-bodiedmalty sweetnessmoderate bitternesssmooth mouthfeel

◑ Finish

A strong, well-balanced finish that lingers with residual malt character and gentle hop spice. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, with a slight drying quality that invites another sip.

lingering maltbalanced finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
79
Finish
81
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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What is a Kellerbier?

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