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Grevensteiner Original

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Grevensteiner Original is an unfiltered, bottom-fermented Landbier modelled on the beers the twins Carl and Anton Veltins brewed around 1890, before the brewery turned to Pilsener alone. Launched in 2013, it uses traditional malts that give a silky, matt amber colour with orange glints under a velvety head. Caramel dominates the nose, with hints of honey, roasted almonds and green apple. The body is lively yet rounded; a light roasted bitterness and nutty tones lead into a long finish of cream toffee.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop 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
caramelnuttyroasted
caramel
nutty
roasted
malty
honey
orange
Aroma
The nose leads with prominent caramel sweetness, underscored by delicate honey notes and a subtle roasted almond character.
also:clean
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Grevensteiner Original

◎ Appearance

A matt amber hue with orange glints shines beneath a velvety, persistent head. The unfiltered character is evident in the soft haze, while lively carbonation sustains fine bubbles throughout the glass. The head clings with gentle restraint, characteristic of a naturally conditioned Kellerbier.

amber with orange glintsunfiltered, soft hazevelvety head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with prominent caramel sweetness, underscored by delicate honey notes and a subtle roasted almond character. A whisper of green apple adds brightness and keeps the bouquet from becoming cloying. The scent is rounded and inviting, reflecting the malt-forward philosophy of this historical style.

caramel, honeyroasted almondsgreen apple brightness

◐ Taste

The palate enters soft and rounded, with caramel and nutty Malz tones establishing the body early. A light roasted bitterness emerges mid-palate without aggression, balancing the malt sweetness and lending a composed, creamy texture. The finish rides the line between smoothness and gentle dryness, closing with notes of cream toffee.

caramel-forwardlight roasted bitternesscreamy, nutty

◑ Finish

The finish is lengthy and measured, tapering into a lingering cream toffee aftertaste that fades gradually. Subtle roasted and honey notes persist through the final moments, leaving the mouth clean and satisfied.

cream toffeelong, measured finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
77
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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