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Medium Hell

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A bright-filtered Schankbier with less alcohol, golden under a fine-pored head. Slim-bodied, finely hoppy and malt-aromatic, with a balanced hop note and a soft, gently bitter drinking style. 3.5 % ABV, 15 IBU, made from water, barley malt and Hallertau Perle and Tradition hops. The brewery suggests spreads, salads, pasta, trout or char with it.

ABV
3.5%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
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
noble hophoppymalty
noble hop
hoppy
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
Noble hop aromatics dominate the nose, displaying the refined character of Hallertau Perle and Tradition varieties.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Medium Hell

◎ Appearance

A bright golden hue with excellent clarity, characteristic of traditional Bavarian filtration. The fine-pored head sits compact and persistent, leaving delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation is evident and well-integrated throughout.

golden, brightfine-pored headexcellent claritypersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

Noble hop aromatics dominate the nose, displaying the refined character of Hallertau Perle and Tradition varieties. Subtle malt undertones provide a soft, grainy foundation without overshadowing the floral and herbal hop notes. No yeast-driven esters or phenols intrude—clean and composed.

noble hopsfloral, herbalsoft malt baseclean nose

◐ Taste

Entry is light and crisp, with balanced malt sweetness meeting restrained bitterness. The mid-palate remains slim-bodied and refreshing, allowing subtle hop bitterness and faint grainy notes to emerge without heaviness. Finish is dry and gently bitter, never harsh or astringent.

balanced, drylight-bodiedgentle bitternesscrisp palate

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and moderately persistent, with a soft lingering bitterness that invites the next sip. No residual sweetness or rough edges remain.

clean finishsoft bitter persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
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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Food Pairing

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