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Berg Herbstgold

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A bright golden autumn beer on the lighter side: mild, easy and smooth, with a gentle hop and malt aroma and a lower strength than the rest of the range. Pale barley malt from a regional growers' association is combined with light and dark caramel malts, and a restrained addition of Tettnanger aroma hops rounds off the flavour. Original gravity is 10.1 percent. It is a seasonal draught beer, poured from late August until the end of October.

ABV
4.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelnoble hopmalty
caramel
noble hop
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with gentle cereal notes from pale barley malt, underscored by a subtle caramel sweetness from the light and dark caramel malts.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Berg Herbstgold

◎ Appearance

A brilliant pale golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation. The head is modest but persistent, with delicate Schaumkleiden that cling softly to the glass walls. Bright and inviting, the beer presents the hallmark translucence of a well-crafted Helles.

pale goldcrystal clearfine carbonationpersistent lace

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with gentle cereal notes from pale barley malt, underscored by a subtle caramel sweetness from the light and dark caramel malts. Tettnanger aroma hops provide a restrained floral and herbal backdrop, creating an approachable and soft aromatic profile without intensity or assertiveness.

cereal maltsoft caramelfloral hopsmild and rounded

◐ Taste

The palate is smooth and easy-drinking, with a malt-forward entry that emphasizes the regional barley's clean character. Caramel sweetness threads through the mid-palate, balanced by the low bitterness of the Tettnanger hops at a restrained 18 IBU. The finish remains dry and unobtrusive, inviting another sip.

malt-sweetlow bitternesssmooth bodybalanced

◑ Finish

Clean and brief, with a dry aftertaste that does not linger. The beer transitions quickly to a refreshing, quenching sensation with no harsh edges.

dry finishlight aftertaste
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
75
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

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

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