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Roter Hahn

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🌍 Germany · Rotbier · One of 6 Rotbiers in hopIQ

Roter Hahn is the brewery's Rotbier, described by the house as a Saxon take on the Franconian red lager and poured in its current form from 9 September 2026. It is bottom-fermented from barley malt, hops, water and yeast at 12.5 °P original gravity. The colour sits between amber and red. Malt carries the beer, with bread crust and a light caramel sweetness from the darker malts, underlined by a spicy note; the body is full and rounded, and the finish stays malty with a restrained bitterness.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
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
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Rotbier.
No character signal.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Roter Hahn

◎ Appearance

Roter Hahn presents a clear amber-red body that catches the light with gentle warmth. The head forms with moderate density and holds with steady retention, leaving a fine ring of lacing down the glass. Carbonation is restrained but evident, contributing to a composed visual presence.

amber-redclearmoderate headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with toasted bread crust and a subtle caramel sweetness derived from the darker malts used in the grist. A light spice note threads through, offering complexity without aggression. The Edelhopfen contribute a gentle, background herbal quality that does not dominate.

bread crustlight caramelsubtle spiceherbal restraint

◐ Taste

Malt dominates the palate from the opening, delivering that bread crust character alongside a rounded, full body. The caramel sweetness develops gently in the mid-palate, supported by the spicy undertone that emerged on the nose. Bitterness remains restrained at 22 IBU, allowing the malt profile to lead through to the finish.

malt-forwardfull-bodiedbread and caramelrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish holds a malty character, fading with measured length and a whisper of the spice note. No harshness or astringency intrudes; the restrained bitterness lingers softly as a counterpoint to the malt-driven aftertaste.

malty aftertastemeasured fadespice echo
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
78
Finish
77
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Roter Hahn

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°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 Roter Hahn

About Rotbier

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Rotbier?

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