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Bergquell 1846 Hell

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Mild and malty with a light spiciness and little hop bitterness: a 4.6% pale lager that the brewers first brewed for the brewery's 170th anniversary. For the 175th, the popular Hell also appears as the Retro edition, with a 1970s-style look and label on the Steini bottle.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
maltyspicyclean
malty
spicy
clean
bready
Aroma
Soft, grain-forward nose dominated by clean malt character with subtle breadiness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bergquell 1846 Hell

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The white head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is moderate and even, creating a soft, delicate mousse.

pale goldclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Soft, grain-forward nose dominated by clean malt character with subtle breadiness. A whisper of noble hop spice emerges in the background, restrained and refined. The overall impression is mild and approachable, free from aggressive adjunct or yeast-driven notes.

maltynoble hop spiceclean grainsubtle bread

◐ Taste

The palate opens with smooth, lightly sweet malt that carries a bready, cereal-like quality throughout the mid-palate. A gentle spiciness from careful hop selection provides fine structure without dominating. Bitterness remains low and integrated, allowing the malt foundation to remain the focal point.

smooth maltbread notelight spicemild bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with the malt character fading to a dry, crisp conclusion. No lingering astringency or harsh edges; the aftertaste remains inviting and thirst-quenching.

crispdryclean aftertaste
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
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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