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Braumeister

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Braumeister follows the handed-down recipe of the Alt-Reichenhaller Sommerbier, which was on nearly everyone's lips until the late 20th century, a flavorful alternative to the malty Märzen. Hop and malt aromas lead into a powerfully malty, full-bodied palate with a pleasant hop bitterness and a finely spicy finish. Export, 5.4% ABV.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyhoppyspicy
malty
hoppy
spicy
noble hop
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced noble hop character—herbal and gently floral—backed by warm, grainy Malz notes that suggest fresh bread crust.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Braumeister

◎ Appearance

Braumeister presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves crisp lacing on the glass. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a gentle effervescence characteristic of the Dortmunder Export style. Light plays cleanly through the body without haze or cloudiness.

pale goldenbright and clearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced noble hop character—herbal and gently floral—backed by warm, grainy Malz notes that suggest fresh bread crust. A subtle spicy undertone emerges from the interplay of hops and fermentation, with no yeast-driven phenolics or esters dominating the profile. The overall impression is clean and approachable, inviting without aggression.

noble hops, herbalgrainy malt, bread-likesubtle spiceclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate is full-bodied and decisively malty on entry, delivering substantial Malz sweetness that anchors the beer without cloying. Mid-palate bitterness from noble hops rises to prominence, balancing the malt and building toward a crisp, dry finish. The spicy notes reappear in the middle register, adding complexity and cutting through the body with precision.

full-bodied, maltynoble hop bitternessspicy complexitycrisp dryness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering hop bitterness and a finely spicy, slightly peppery aftertaste. The Malz sweetness retreats gracefully, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

dry finishspicy aftertastehop-driven
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
82
Appearance
82
Finish
78
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°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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