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Fruity malt notes with a subtly hoppy finish; the nose is lightly malty. This naturally cloudy, pale Vollbier carries the year 1422 in its name: in 1422 the former Counts' brewhouse received a coat of arms from the Margrave of Kulmbach for its good beer. Brewed with Hallertau aroma hops and barley malt, golden, sparkling and full of malty body.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
maltyfruitynoble hop
malty
fruity
noble hop
hoppy
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, grainy malt character—hints of bread crust and cereal grain without heaviness.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 1422

◎ Appearance

Golden pale straw color with a naturally hazy, cloudy appearance from suspended yeast and protein. The head is stable and forms a delicate lace that clings to the glass with each sip. Fine carbonation creates a gentle sparkle throughout the body.

golden palenaturally cloudyfine lacingbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, grainy malt character—hints of bread crust and cereal grain without heaviness. Hallertau noble hops contribute a subtle herbal-floral backdrop with gentle fruit esters, creating a clean and inviting bouquet. The overall impression is restrained and balanced, allowing the malt to remain the primary voice.

soft malt grainbread crustherbal-floral hopssubtle fruit esters

◐ Taste

The palate opens with rounded malt sweetness and a smooth, bready character that fills the mouth without becoming sticky. Mid-palate reveals fruity notes—stone fruit and slight apple—balanced by the noble hop presence. Low bitterness (18 IBU) remains in the background, creating a crisp and clean sensation that supports the malt-driven profile.

malty sweetnessbread and grainstone fruit notesnoble hop balanceclean crisp finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with the fruity and hoppy elements fading gracefully into a lingering malty sweetness. A gentle hop dryness persists on the palate, inviting another sip.

dry refreshingmalty lingeringlight hop dryness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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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