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Bergmann Rot

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Malty, delicately bitter and well balanced, with a hint of caramel and a glowing red-brown colour: this Rotbier has 6.3 % ABV. It is brewed on Phoenix-West, the former Hoesch steelworks site in Dortmund-Hörde, where the brewery opened on 11 August 2017, with a view of the old blast furnace.

ABV
6.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycaramel
malty
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with malty sweetness, dominated by caramel and light toffee notes that sit at the foreground.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bergmann Rot

◎ Appearance

Bergmann Rot presents a glowing red-brown hue, clear and bright with excellent transparency. The head forms densely and clings persistently to the glass walls, leaving fine lacing on each sip. Carbonation is moderate and even, lending visual liveliness without aggression.

red-brownclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with malty sweetness, dominated by caramel and light toffee notes that sit at the foreground. Noble hops contribute a gentle, restrained herbal backdrop without overshadowing the grain character. A whisper of soft grain sweetness rounds out the bouquet, inviting and approachable.

malty sweetnesscaramelnoble hopsgrain-forward

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, with pronounced Malz character and caramel sweetness establishing the flavor foundation. Mid-palate develops a delicate bitterness that balances rather than dominates, staying around 28 IBU. The interplay between malt sweetness and measured hop bite creates a well-composed, drinking-friendly profile without sharp edges.

smoothcaramel-sweetdelicate bitternessbalanced

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering malt sweetness and a gentle bitter echo that fades gracefully. Aftertaste remains friendly and non-astringent, inviting another sip.

clean finishmalt lingeringgentle fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°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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