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Brotzeitbier

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A pale lager with a fine-bitter, feinherb drinking style, brewed at 11.4° original gravity for 4.9% ABV. The gentle bitterness is its signature. Brotzeitbier comes from Passau, where the Fürstenbau of the Hacklberg brewery was built in 1692 on the site of an older castle as the summer seat of the prince-bishops. The Bräustüberl has been documented since 1912.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Clean, dry bitterness
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
cleanbreadymalty
clean
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose is restrained and elegant, leading with soft, noble hop character—clean and herbal without assertiveness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Brotzeitbier

◎ Appearance

Brotzeitbier presents a pale golden hue, luminous and inviting beneath steady light. The clarity is excellent, with fine, persistent carbonation evident throughout. A delicate white head forms and clings to the glass with light, consistent lacing.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationdelicate head

◌ Aroma

The nose is restrained and elegant, leading with soft, noble hop character—clean and herbal without assertiveness. Beneath lies a gentle malty foundation with subtle grain notes. The overall impression is lean and fresh, inviting closer inspection without demanding attention.

noble hopsclean grainherbal, restrainedlight malt base

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and refreshing, with a crisp, clean malt foundation that carries hints of bread grain. A gentle, well-integrated bitterness emerges mid-palate, the signature of the style, building without harshness or grip. The finish remains dry and light, never heavy or cloying.

gentle bitternessbready maltclean, crispsmooth drinking

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is brief and pleasantly dry, leaving a whisper of noble hop bitterness on the palate. The overall sensation is one of balance and clarity, with no residual sweetness.

dry finishnoble hop echo
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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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