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Zirndorfer Kellerbier

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A naturally cloudy Kellerbier from Franconia, unfiltered and unpasteurized from the cellar. The yeast sits visibly in suspension, lending a soft, hefty character to the palate—think mild spice and a gentle sweetness that lingers. The fine yeast note comes through as a whispering backdrop, never dominating. At 4.9%, it sits in that easy-drinking register, best served cold around eight degrees Celsius. This is a beer for the relaxed evening, when clarity takes a back seat to honest, layered flavor.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
yeastyspicymalty
yeasty
spicy
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with a soft, wheaten maltiness undercut by whispered spice—likely from noble hops or the yeast strain itself.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Zirndorfer Kellerbier

◎ Appearance

A naturally hazy golden-amber pour with suspended yeast creating a soft, diffuse cloudiness throughout the body. The head forms modestly and settles into a delicate lace that clings to the glass with restraint. Carbonation is gentle and fine, befitting a cellar beer meant for contemplative drinking rather than visual drama.

golden-ambernaturally hazyfine carbonationdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a soft, wheaten maltiness undercut by whispered spice—likely from noble hops or the yeast strain itself. A faint bread-crust note emerges as the beer warms, accompanied by a subtle herbal undertone that never becomes assertive. The yeast presence is quiet and integrated, adding texture to the aroma rather than dominating it.

wheaten maltmild spicebread crustherbal whisper

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and full-bodied, with a gentle sweetness that builds across the mid-palate before settling into a mild, fine-grained spice. The malt provides a creamy foundation with hints of biscuit and light honey, while the yeast lends a characteristic smooth, almost oily texture. Bitterness is restrained and integrated, never sharp, allowing the layered malt character to linger without fatigue.

creamy bodygentle sweetnessspiced finishyeasty texture

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and lingering, with the malt sweetness fading into a soft, spicy aftertaste that persists for several minutes. There is no harsh bite, only a whispered reminder of the beer's honest, unpretentious character.

clean lingeringspicy aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
76
Finish
77
Serve at 7–9°C

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

Pint glass

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

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About Kellerbier

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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

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