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Franziskaner Kellerbier

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First brewed in 2016 for the 500th anniversary of the Bavarian Purity Law, the Kellerbier is bottom-fermented and therefore not a Weissbier. It is bottled unfiltered straight from the lagering cellar, which leaves it amber and naturally hazy. Hallertau hops lend a fine aroma and a gentle bitterness that stays present to the end. Malt, hops and a light fruity sweetness meet on nose and palate; the yeast makes it soft, round and lightly spicy, and lower carbonation keeps it smooth.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
noble hopspicymalty
noble hop
spicy
malty
fruity
yeasty
clean
Aroma
Noble Hallertau hops deliver a refined, gently floral character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Franziskaner Kellerbier

◎ Appearance

Amber gold with a natural haze throughout, a signature of its unfiltered, straight-from-cellar bottling. The head forms modest white foam with fair retention and light lacing. Low carbonation creates a soft, gentle visual presence.

amber, hazyfine foamunfilterednaturally turbid

◌ Aroma

Noble Hallertau hops deliver a refined, gently floral character. Beneath lies a foundation of clean Malz sweetness with subtle bread-like and slightly fruity notes. The yeast adds a whisper of spice and soft roundness without dominating the nose.

noble hopsclean maltbread, light spicefruity undertone

◐ Taste

The palate opens with malt-forward sweetness and a light fruity quality before Hallertau bitterness emerges—gentle but persistent. Mid-palate is soft and creamy, with yeast-derived spice adding complexity. Bitterness remains balanced throughout, never harsh, and carries cleanly to the finish.

malty entrynoble bitternesssoft, creamy mouthfeellingering hop

◑ Finish

Dry and crisp, with gentle bitterness holding its ground. The aftertaste is clean and uncluttered, leaving a light herbal memory from the hops.

dry finishcrispclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
75
Finish
75
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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