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Reutberger Original

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Golden yellow, full-bodied and malty, with a pleasant hop bitterness and a spicy side. The Reutberger Original is a bottom-fermented special beer that comes in a swing-top bottle. It is brewed by the Reutberg cooperative at Sachsenkam, where the brewery dates its beginnings to 1677.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyspicyhoppy
malty
spicy
hoppy
clean
bready
Aroma
A clean, inviting bouquet with primary notes of fresh, sweet Malz underscored by a subtle spice character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Reutberger Original

◎ Appearance

A luminous golden-yellow hue with excellent clarity and bright light transmission. The white head forms steadily and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a lively but controlled bead.

golden-yellowclearfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

A clean, inviting bouquet with primary notes of fresh, sweet Malz underscored by a subtle spice character. Noble hops contribute a soft, refined floral quality without dominating, while the bottom-fermentation profile keeps the nose crisp and free from yeast phenolics. The overall impression is straightforward and gently aromatic.

malty sweetnessnoble hopsspice notesclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a full, malty body that delivers bread-like grain depth on the entry. Mid-palate exhibits a pleasant spiciness and a restrained bitterness that frames the malt without overshadowing it. The finish remains clean and smooth, with a mild bitter edge that slowly fades to a dry, refreshing aftertaste.

full-bodiedmalty grainrestrained bitternesscrisp finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is dry and refreshing, with lingering malt sweetness balanced by a gentle hop bitterness. A sense of cleanness carries through, making the beer approachable and food-friendly.

dryrefreshingbalanced aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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