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Roter Wedding

Hausbrauerei Eschenbräu
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🌍 Germany · Rotbier · One of 12 Rotbiers in hopIQ

Eschenbräu calls Roter Wedding its trademark. It has been part of the seasonal calendar for well over a decade; the American broadcaster NPR described it as early as 2010. The brewery has poured it as a winter beer as well as in summer, most recently from 24 July 2026. It describes it as ruby-red, hearty and spicy, with a firm bitterness and a dominant malt body, an honest working man's beer as rough as some corners of Wedding. Like everything from the house it is served unfiltered and naturally cloudy.

ABV
5.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
amber12
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Rotbier.
Hop character
herbal
Malt character
malty
caramel
Distinctive notes
hazy
spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Roter Wedding

◎ Appearance

Deep ruby-red hue with a warm amber undertone, visibly unfiltered and naturally cloudy throughout. A dense, cream-coloured head forms readily and clings to the glass with good retention, leaving a persistent trail of lacing. Moderate carbonation lifts the suspended yeast particles in a gentle, organic haze.

ruby-rednaturally cloudyfirm headunfiltered

◌ Aroma

Pronounced malt character leads the nose, with notes of toasted bread, ripe grain, and a subtle caramel sweetness. Spice emerges as a secondary layer—earthy and peppery, typical of noble hops and the yeast strain. The overall impression is warm and grainy, with no sharp or aggressive alcohol presence.

toasted maltbread notesspicynoble hop character

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a solid malt body and a gentle sweetness that grounds the beer immediately. A moderate, firm bitterness develops mid-palate without harshness, balancing the malt without overwhelming it. The spiced character carries through as peppery and slightly herbal, lending complexity to what remains an honest, straightforward profile.

malt-forwardfirm bitternesspeppery spicerounded sweetness

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with a clean, slightly dry aftertaste. The bitterness persists gently, leaving a dry grain impression that invites the next sip.

medium dryclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Roter Wedding

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°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 Wedding

About Rotbier

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Rotbier?

Rotbier is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Rotbier

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same malty, spicy, full-bodied character as Roter Wedding will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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