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Meistersud

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Mildly spicy and cloudy, this Bellheim brew is matured extra long. Its name recalls the master's exam, where apprentices once had to prove their craft with a brew made the master's way. The Meistersud is still made to the demanding recipe of the old masters, at the brewery in Bellheim, where it has stood since 1865.

Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
spicycleanmalty
spicy
clean
malty
Aroma
Restrained and elegant noble hop character dominates, with a subtle peppery spice layering over soft grain notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Meistersud

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with a fine, persistent white head that clings evenly to the glass. The beer presents a deliberate haze from the yeast, characteristic of its unfiltered maturation process. Moderate carbonation rises steadily through the body, lending a lively yet controlled visual presence.

pale strawhazy from yeastpersistent head

◌ Aroma

Restrained and elegant noble hop character dominates, with a subtle peppery spice layering over soft grain notes. Beneath the hops lies a clean, biscuity malt foundation with barely a whisper of yeast-derived esters. The extra-long maturation has allowed the aromatic profile to settle into refined balance rather than assertiveness.

noble hop spicebiscuit maltpeppery

◐ Taste

The palate opens with gentle, warming spice from the hops, followed by a malty sweetness that carries through the mid-palate with good body and smoothness. Bitterness arrives moderate and measured at 22 IBU, neither sharp nor intrusive, integrating fully with the grain character. The finish drinks clean and slightly dry, with no rough edges.

spiced warmthmalty bodyrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste fades gradually with lingering malt sweetness and a faint noble hop echo. A dry, refreshing quality persists without any cloying sensation, inviting another sip.

clean fademalty residue
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
77
Finish
77
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.

Stein

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

Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.

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What is a Lager?

Euro Pale Lagers are clean, refreshing lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 10–25. Soft malt sweetness, light hop bitterness and high carbonation make them supremely drinkable.

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