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Flensburger Kellerbier

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🌍 Germany · Kellerbier · One of 109 Kellerbiers in hopIQ

Flensburger Kellerbier was first released in 2007. It stays unfiltered, so proteins and polyphenols remain in suspension and give a light haze to its copper-amber colour, which comes from Franconian specialty malts alongside the coastal barley base. The nose is nutty, with caramel and a hint of forest honey. On the palate soft caramel and honey malt meet a light touch of ripe apple and a faint yeasty note, and a very restrained bitterness closes the beer. It is lagered cold in the brewery's cellars.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter21 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
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AWARDS

Gold · 2020
DLG-Prämierung
Silver · 2019
Meininger's International Craft Beer Award
Silver · 2015
Meininger's International Craft Beer Award
Gold — DLG-Prämierung
Silver — Meininger's International Craft Beer Award
Silver — Meininger's International Craft Beer Award
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Kellerbier.
Malt character
nutty
caramel
malty
honey
Fermentation & yeast
yeasty
fruity
clean
Distinctive notes
hazy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Flensburger Kellerbier

Appearance

Copper-amber hue with a distinctive light haze from proteins and polyphenols remaining in suspension, a hallmark of the unfiltered Kellerbier style. The head is modest but persistent, with fair lacing around the glass. Carbonation is gentle and purposeful, befitting a cellar-aged lager.

copper-ambernaturally hazysoft carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with a pronounced nuttiness balanced by warm caramel and subtle forest honey notes. A faint yeasty character sits beneath, contributing depth without assertiveness. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with malt complexity taking the fore.

nuttycaramel sweetnessforest honeysubtle yeast

Taste

Soft caramel and honey malt form a gentle mid-palate sweetness, met by a delicate note of ripe apple that adds freshness without dominance. The bitterness is restrained and measured, integrating smoothly rather than asserting itself. A faint yeasty note rounds out the flavour, keeping the beer approachable and clean.

soft caramelhoney maltripe applerestrained bitterness

Finish

The finish is dry and moderately short, allowing the malt character to fade without lingering sweetness. A light mineral dryness and faint apple note persist in the aftertaste.

clean dryingmalt fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Flensburger Kellerbier

Serve at 7–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Flensburger Kellerbier

About Kellerbier

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same nutty, hazy, caramel character as Flensburger Kellerbier will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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