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Kellerbier

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Malty with a gentle sweetness, this light Kellerbier is described by the brewery as full-bodied, strong and aromatic. It reaches 5.5% ABV from an original gravity of 13.4%. The basic recipe was developed more than 750 years ago, and stored cool the beer unfolds its character, then as now. It is brewed with barley malt, hops, hop extract and yeast.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltybreadyclean
malty
bready
clean
Aroma
The nose presents a clean, malty foundation with soft grain notes and a hint of sweetness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kellerbier

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with good clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The beer shows bright carbonation and a clean, appetizing appearance that reflects its fresh, cellar-stored character.

pale goldenclearfine headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose presents a clean, malty foundation with soft grain notes and a hint of sweetness. Noble hops contribute a gentle, herbaceous character without aggressive aromatic intensity, while a touch of fresh bread rounds out the bouquet.

malty grainnoble hopsbread notesclean

◐ Taste

A full-bodied entry reveals pronounced malt sweetness and bready flavors that dominate the palate. The mid-palate maintains this malty character with a soft, grainy presence, while restrained bitterness from the hops provides subtle balance without overpowering the overall impression.

malt-forwardfull-bodiedbready sweetnessrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with malty notes fading gracefully and a gentle hop bitterness lingering briefly on the palate. The aftertaste leaves a pleasant, cereal-like warmth.

clean finishmalty fadegentle warmth
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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.

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