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Berliner Bürgerbräu Rotkehlchen

Berliner-Kindl-Schultheiss-Brauerei
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🌍 Germany · Vienna Lager · One of 33 Vienna Lagers in hopIQ

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
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Dry and crisp.

A direct pour that closes clean — trim and sharp, working together to keep things moving.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Vienna Lager.
Hop character
resinous
Malt character
malty
caramel
chocolate
bready
toasty
Fermentation & yeast
clean

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Berliner Bürgerbräu Rotkehlchen

Serve at 7–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Berliner Bürgerbräu Rotkehlchen

About Vienna Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Vienna Lager?

Vienna Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Vienna Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same malty, caramel, dry character as Berliner Bürgerbräu Rotkehlchen will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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