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Beck's Unfiltered

Brauerei Beck & Co.
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🌍 Germany · Kellerbier · One of 109 Kellerbiers in hopIQ

A naturally cloudy version of Beck's, launched in Germany in 2021 and modelled on the unfiltered brewing of 1873. The yeast stays in the beer, and the brewery recommends turning the bottle once before opening to spread the haze. It pours a hazy straw gold. The palate is smooth and fine-beaded, with soft bready malt and a light yeasty roundness; the bitterness is noticeably lower than in the clear Pils. It finishes balanced and refreshing, without a sharp edge.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter22 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
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AWARDS

Bronze · 2023
World Beer Awards
Bronze — World Beer Awards
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Kellerbier.
Malt character
bready
malty
Fermentation & yeast
yeasty
clean
Distinctive notes
hazy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Beck's Unfiltered

Appearance

Pours a hazy straw gold with suspended yeast particles creating a naturally cloudy appearance characteristic of the kellerbier style. The head is moderate and exhibits good adhesion to the glass, leaving a delicate lacing as the beer is consumed. Fine carbonation is evident throughout the body, contributing to a lively but not aggressive visual presentation.

hazy straw goldnatural cloudinessfine carbonationmoderate head

Aroma

The nose presents soft bready notes from the base malt, complemented by a subtle yeasty roundness that derives from the living yeast suspension. Noble hop character is restrained, allowing the malt and yeast to occupy the foreground without sharp or assertive aromatics. The overall impression is inviting and approachable rather than complex.

soft breadyyeasty roundnessrestrained hopapproachable

Taste

Entry is smooth and fine-beaded on the palate, with gentle bready malt character and a soft, round mouthfeel from the yeast. The mid-palate maintains this balance, remaining light and clean without heaviness. Bitterness is noticeably restrained at 22 IBU, finishing with equilibrium between malt sweetness and a light, elegant hop presence rather than any sharp edge.

smooth palatebready maltlow bitternessbalanced

Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with the mild bitterness and soft malt fading gracefully without lingering harshness. A gentle yeasty warmth persists briefly before the beer concludes with a dry, inviting quality that encourages another sip.

refreshingclean finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Beck's Unfiltered

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

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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

Food Pairing

What to eat with Beck's Unfiltered

About Kellerbier

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Kellerbier?

Kellerbier 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 Kellerbier

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hazy, bready, smooth character as Beck's Unfiltered will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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