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Kronkorken Frank

Braumanufaktur Hertl
Germany·Helles Lager
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Kronkorken Frank is a Helles with 4.9 % ABV from Braumanufaktur Hertl. The aroma brings malt, fresh bread, a delicate spiciness and a touch of hops. The taste is round with a mild maltiness. The beer is dedicated to the crown cap collector Frank Zeidler from Nienburg. It is brewed from water, malt, hops and yeast at the brewery in Franconia.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward 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
maltybreadyspicy
malty
bready
spicy
clean
noble hop
Aroma
The nose opens with a clean, inviting malt character accented by fresh, bready notes reminiscent of warm bread crust.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kronkorken Frank

◎ Appearance

Kronkorken Frank presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and brightness. The head forms quickly and maintains fine, persistent lacing along the glass. Carbonation is evident and well-integrated, creating a gently active visual impression typical of the Helles style.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a clean, inviting malt character accented by fresh, bready notes reminiscent of warm bread crust. Delicate spice and noble-hop aromatics emerge on closer inspection, creating a harmonious and approachable bouquet without aggressive hop presence or adjunct notes.

malty sweetnessfresh breaddelicate spicenoble hops

◐ Taste

The palate is soft and round, led by mild maltiness that unfolds smoothly across the tongue. Bready and slightly spicy characteristics develop through the mid-palate, while low bitterness (18 IBU) remains restrained and balanced. The overall impression is clean and refreshing without sharp edges.

round malt bodysubtle bitternesscrisp finishsmooth entry

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium in length, fading gracefully with lingering malt sweetness and a dry, clean aftertaste. Noble-hop notes provide a gentle drying sensation that invites the next sip.

dry aftertastelight hoppingclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
76
Appearance
82
Finish
74
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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