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Hofstettner Kübelbier

Brauerei Hofstetten
Austria·Kellerbier·Rank 38 of 50 · The Best Austrian Lagers
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Austria's most unique beer — fermented in open granite troughs (Kübeln) quarried from the local Mühlviertel granite. Fresh, unfiltered lager filled directly from the lager tanks, keeping all flavourful protein and yeast intact. 2,790 Untappd ratings at 3.6. A beer genuinely unlike anything else in Austria.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanmaltyyeasty
clean
malty
yeasty
mineral
wheat
bready
Aroma
Fresh and grainy on the nose, with clean malt notes and a subtle mineral quality from the water's granite origin.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hofstettner Kübelbier

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with substantial haze from suspended yeast and protein, characteristic of an unfiltered lager. The head is thick and persistent, clinging to the glass in defined layers. Fine carbonation rises steadily, creating a lively yet controlled effervescence.

pale goldennaturally hazypersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Fresh and grainy on the nose, with clean malt notes and a subtle mineral quality from the water's granite origin. Soft yeast character emerges without harshness, accompanied by faint bready undertones. No aggressive hop presence—the focus remains on the bright, clean fermentation profile.

grainy maltmineral water notesfresh yeastsoft and clean

◐ Taste

Crisp and refreshing entry with a light, delicate malt sweetness balanced by restrained bitterness. The mid-palate stays smooth and approachable, with subtle bready and wheaten notes adding complexity without weight. Low IBU (25) ensures the mineral and yeast character shine through without hop dominance.

malt sweetnessrestrained bitternesssmooth palatemineral undertones

◑ Finish

Clean and dry finish with lingering mineral and yeast character. The aftertaste remains bright and refreshing, fading steadily without astringency.

dry finishclean aftertastemineral fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
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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