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Freiburger Bierle

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A traditional Kellerbier from Brauerei Ganter in Freiburg, Germany. Unfiltered and unpasteurized, it offers soft malt character with subtle hop bitterness and a clean, dry finish. Light-bodied and refreshing.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
amber10
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycleanhoppy
malty
clean
hoppy
bready
yeasty
Aroma
The nose is delicate and inviting, with soft malt notes reminiscent of fresh grain and subtle bread character taking center stage.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Freiburger Bierle

◎ Appearance

Freiburger Bierle displays a pale golden hue characteristic of the Kellerbier style, with a distinctly hazy, unfiltered appearance that showcases its rustic authenticity. A modest white head forms and dissipates naturally, typical of an unpasteurized lager with restrained carbonation. The cloudy presentation reveals the beer's living nature and traditional brewing approach.

pale goldenhazyunfilteredmodest head

◌ Aroma

The nose is delicate and inviting, with soft malt notes reminiscent of fresh grain and subtle bread character taking center stage. Light herbal and grass-like hop notes emerge quietly in the background, while a clean lager yeast presence keeps the profile crisp and straightforward. There's an organic, earthy quality that reflects its unfiltered, unpasteurized nature.

soft maltbreadclean lagersubtle hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a light-bodied, crisp malt foundation that delivers grain-forward sweetness without heaviness. Mid-palate reveals smooth, clean flavors with gentle hop bitterness (18 IBU) providing just enough balance and structure. The overall profile remains refreshing and approachable, with a dry character developing toward the finish.

crisp maltlight-bodiedgentle bitternesssmooth

◑ Finish

A clean, dry finish follows through with minimal aftertaste, leaving the palate refreshed and eager for another sip. The bitterness fades gracefully, allowing the subtle malt character to linger briefly before dissipating completely.

cleandryrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
85
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?

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