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Meerjungfrau

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A pale sour ale that opens with an elegant fruit acidity—crisp, sparkling, and refreshing like a bone-dry cider. The carbonation is lively and persistent, sharpening the perception of tartness without harshness. Pale in color, bright in character: this is an aperitif beer, alive on the palate, meant for the opening of an occasion rather than its close. The finish stays clean and short, the acidity lifting rather than lingering. Serve well chilled to amplify the spritz and refresh the mouth between courses.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Gold
World Beer Award
Germany
Platin
Meiningers International Craft Beer Award
Finest Beer Selection
Finest Beer Selection
★Gold — World Beer Award (Germany)
★Platin — Meiningers International Craft Beer Award
★Finest Beer Selection — Finest Beer Selection
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
sourfruitytart
sour
fruity
tart
clean
citrusy
juicy
Aroma
The nose leads with delicate citrus and subtle stone fruit notes—lemon zest and green apple—layered with a bright, crisp acidity that recalls bone-dry cider.
not found:hoppy,caramel,funky,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Meerjungfrau

◎ Appearance

Pale straw gold with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous quality that catches the light. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is visibly lively, with a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the body, creating an almost effervescent quality that reinforces the beer's aperitif character.

pale straw goldbrilliant clarityfine persistent lacinghighly carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with delicate citrus and subtle stone fruit notes—lemon zest and green apple—layered with a bright, crisp acidity that recalls bone-dry cider. Minimal malt presence allows the fruit-forward, tart character to dominate. The aroma is clean and inviting, with no harsh vinegar notes, instead suggesting careful fermentation and restraint.

citrus zestgreen applebright aciditydry cider-like

◐ Taste

Entry is sharp and refreshing, with immediate fruit acidity that tingles on the tongue without harshness. The mid-palate develops juicy tartness—white stone fruit, subtle citrus—while maintaining a dry profile and light body. Carbonation amplifies the perception of tartness, sharpening each note without becoming aggressive or fatiguing.

tart, refreshing entrydry stone fruitcitrus liftclean, dry palate

◑ Finish

The finish is short and clean, with acidity lifting rather than lingering. No residual sweetness or heavy aftertaste—instead, a bright, mouth-refreshing dryness that invites another sip and prepares the palate for food or conversation.

short, cleanlifted aciditypalate-refreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
80
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°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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About Sour Ale

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What is a Sour Ale?

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