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Franziskaner Kellerbier

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🌍 Germany · Kellerbier · One of 123 Kellerbiers in hopIQ

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
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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.
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
yeasty
clean
Distinctive notes
hazy
spicy
Hop character
noble hop
Malt character
malty

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Franziskaner 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 Franziskaner 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 hazy, noble-hop, smooth character as Franziskaner Kellerbier will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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