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Golden in the glass under a snowy head. Malt sweetness leads the nose, with citrus, grass and hay behind it. The body is creamy yet crisp, and at five percent the beer stays sessionable. Brewed as a collaboration with Braumeister Kevin Düsel of Brauerei Rittmayer in Hallerndorf, Franconia. The name is the German word for the last glass of the evening.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter23 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltygrassycitrusy
malty
grassy
citrusy
herbal
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with inviting malt sweetness, revealing layers of citrus, fresh grass, and hay beneath.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Absacker

◎ Appearance

Absacker presents a bright golden hue in the glass, clear and luminous. A snowy white head forms readily and persists with fine carbonation visible throughout. The beer maintains excellent visual appeal with stable lacing against the glass.

golden, clearpersistent white headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with inviting malt sweetness, revealing layers of citrus, fresh grass, and hay beneath. A light herbal quality complements the grain-forward character without aggressive hop volatility. The profile remains clean and approachable, befitting its collaborative Franconian heritage.

malt-driven sweetnesscitrus and hayherbal notes

◐ Taste

Entry shows creamy malt presence balanced by crisp attenuation, creating immediate drinking pleasure. Mid-palate develops a subtle grassy and herbal complexity, with bready undertones adding depth. At 23 IBU, bitterness remains restrained and well-integrated, never dominating the smooth, sessionable character.

creamy yet crispmalty foundationrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with lingering malt sweetness gradually fading. No harsh edges or astringency emerge; the aftertaste remains inviting through the final sip.

clean, smooth exitrefreshing conclusion
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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