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Distelhäuser Landbier

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An unfiltered dark Kellerbier with a rich malt character, subtle roasted notes and natural cloudiness from krausening. DLG Gold medalist and EBS Bronze 2013 — one of the brewery's most decorated beers.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Gold
DLG
Dark Lager
Bronze · 2013
European Beer Star 2013
★Gold — DLG (Dark Lager)
★Bronze — European Beer Star 2013
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
roastedmaltycaramel
roasted
malty
caramel
bready
dark fruit
toasty
Aroma
The nose leads with earthy, roasted grain notes backed by subtle caramel sweetness and hints of dark fruit.
also:clean,earthy
not found:hoppy,chocolate,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Distelhäuser Landbier

◎ Appearance

Deep golden amber with pronounced natural cloudiness from krausening, creating a hazy, opaque appearance characteristic of traditional Kellerbier. The dense, pillowy head settles to a fine ring with good lacing around the glass. Fine carbonation produces soft, persistent bubbles that accent the beer's unfiltered character.

hazy ambernatural cloudinessdense headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with earthy, roasted grain notes backed by subtle caramel sweetness and hints of dark fruit. Bread crust and toasted malt emerge in the mid-range, while a clean, slightly herbal hop backdrop keeps the profile grounded. The overall impression is understated and balanced, with no aggressive alcohol warmth.

roasted grainearthycarameltoasted malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with soft, malty sweetness and bready grain character, building through the mid-palate with caramel depth and subtle roasted undertones. Mild bitterness surfaces cleanly in the finish without dominating, while dark fruit notes add complexity. The beer's smooth texture and full body wrap around the flavor elements, creating an integrated, satisfying whole.

malty-sweetbreadysmooth bodybalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately long, with lingering roasted grain and caramel notes fading into a gentle, herbal bitterness. The mouthfeel remains dry and refreshing despite the beer's full body.

clean faderoasted aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
82
Finish
80
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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