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Opa's Liebling

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Opa's Liebling is a Kellerbier with 4.8 % ABV from Braumanufaktur Hertl. Notes of caramel and freshly baked bread crust meet soft malt, floral hops, a fine fruitiness and a pleasant bitterness. The beer pours amber-gold under a snow-white head. It was the first beer of the brewery, made for grandfather Franz, whom David Hertl had already brewed for at home before founding the brewery.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
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
caramelfloralbready
caramel
floral
bready
malty
fruity
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with inviting caramel and soft malt sweetness, followed by the delicate floral character of noble hops.
not found:hoppy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Opa's Liebling

◎ Appearance

Opa's Liebling presents a luminous amber-gold hue with excellent clarity characteristic of a traditional Kellerbier. A dense, snow-white head forms on the pour and maintains fine lacing around the glass. The carbonation is gentle and refined, befitting the style's cellar origins.

amber-goldclearthick white headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with inviting caramel and soft malt sweetness, followed by the delicate floral character of noble hops. Fresh bread crust and a subtle stone fruit fruitiness emerge in the middle registers, creating a complex yet harmonious bouquet. The overall impression is clean and appetizing, with no sharp edges.

caramelfloral hopsfresh breadsoft malt

◐ Taste

The palate delivers a smooth, full entry with pronounced caramel and bready malt notes that establish the beer's character. A gentle fruitiness and delicate floral hop bitterness develop through the mid-palate, balancing the malt sweetness without overwhelming it. The finish is clean and slightly crisp, with pleasant bitterness that lingers without harshness.

caramel sweetnessbalancedsmooth maltmild bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is dry and clean, with the pleasant hop bitterness fading to a subtle malt-driven conclusion. A refreshing quality persists, inviting another sip.

drycleanrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
88
Finish
78
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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