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Berliner Bürgerbräu Rotkehlchen

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Rotkehlchen was one of the best-known beers of the Berliner Bürgerbräu in Friedrichshagen; since the brand passed to Radeberger in 2010 it has been brewed in Hohenschönhausen. The name refers to the caramel malt that gives the 5.3 percent lager its reddish tint. In the glass it is deep gold to ruby with a white head. The nose is lightly caramel with a hint of chocolate. The palate shows a malty core with toffee and a touch of resin, and the finish is pleasantly firm without turning truly bitter.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber11
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycaramelresinous
malty
caramel
resinous
chocolate
toasty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with a light caramel character, followed by subtle chocolate undertones that add softness to the profile.
also:bready
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Berliner Bürgerbräu Rotkehlchen

◎ Appearance

Deep gold to ruby in the glass, with a lustrous depth that speaks to the caramel malt backbone. A white head forms readily and persists with fine Schaumkleiden along the rim. The body carries good clarity without cloudiness.

deep gold to rubypersistent white headclear

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a light caramel character, followed by subtle chocolate undertones that add softness to the profile. The malt expression is clean and inviting, with no sharp edges or harsh notes.

caramel-forwardchocolate undertonesoft, clean malt

◐ Taste

The palate is built on a pronounced malty core that carries toffee sweetness through the middle. A delicate resinous thread runs through, adding textural interest without asserting itself. The bitterness remains restrained, allowing the malt character to lead throughout.

malty coretoffee sweetnessfine resinous edgegentle bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is pleasantly firm and dry, with the malt drying cleanly on the palate. No harshness intrudes; the aftertaste is brief and leaves a sense of balance.

firm, dry finishclean malt aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
Serve at 7–9°C

Serve at 7–9°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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