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Fürstenbräu Granat

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Brewed since the brewery's 140th anniversary in 2012, this beer revives a recipe made in 1899 with the permission of the Prince of Stolberg-Wernigerode for his own household and guests. Special malts give it a garnet-red colour and, in the brewery's words, a full body and roasty character. The nose brings caramel, honey and bready toast; the palate is malt-sweet with red berries and a hint of dried fruit, and roasted malt returns in a mild, softly bitter finish.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
roastedcaramelmalty
roasted
caramel
malty
honey
bready
toasty
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced caramel sweetness undercut by warm honey and toasted grain notes.
also:berry,dark fruit
not found:hoppy,chocolate,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fürstenbräu Granat

◎ Appearance

A clear garnet-red body catches the light with inviting transparency, the result of carefully selected special malts. The head forms with modest density and displays good retention, laying down distinct lacing as it settles. Fine carbonation rises steadily through the glass, lending gentle liveliness to the visual presentation.

garnet-red, clearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced caramel sweetness undercut by warm honey and toasted grain notes. Bready, slightly roasted malt character dominates the mid-palate impression, with subtle suggestions of dried fruit emerging on closer inspection. The overall aroma is inviting and approachable, with no harsh or aggressive edges.

caramel, honeybready toastroasted malt

◐ Taste

Entry is malt-forward and notably sweet, with the special malts delivering a full, rounded body. Red berry notes and faint dried fruit undertones develop across the palate, adding nuance to the foundational sweetness. The finish brings roasted malt back into focus with a mild, softly bitter conclusion that lingers without dominating.

malt-sweet, full-bodiedred berries, dried fruitmild roasted finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately persistent, with roasted malt and a gentle bitterness gradually fading into a dry, slightly grainy aftertaste. No harsh edges or unresolved sweetness remain.

roasted, mild bittermoderate length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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