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Hummel Kellerbier

Brauerei Hummel
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🌍 Germany · Kellerbier · One of 123 Kellerbiers in hopIQ

The brewery's core beer is a Franconian Kellerbier matured unbunged, so it reaches the glass with very little carbonation. Colour runs from amber to golden, brewed from 12.5 °P original gravity. The malt gives a gentle sweetness with notes of caramel, honey and bread crust, while Hallertau hops add a herbal, slightly floral bitterness that grows towards the finish. The soft, low-carbonated body keeps it round rather than sharp.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
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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
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Kellerbier.
Hop character
herbal
floral
Malt character
caramel
honey
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean

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Featured inThe Best German Lagers

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hummel Kellerbier

Appearance

The beer presents a clear amber-to-golden hue, bright and inviting in the glass. A modest white head forms and gradually subsides, leaving fine lacing on the walls. The hallmark low carbonation creates a soft, gently textured surface rather than vigorous bubbling, allowing the malt's natural colour to shine through without turbulence.

amber-goldenclear, fine lacinglow carbonationbright

Aroma

The nose opens with herbaceous Hallertau character — grassy and delicately floral — layered beneath a warm malty foundation. Gentle caramel and honey sweetness emerge from the grain bill, rounded out by bread crust notes that speak to the beer's modest original gravity and traditional lagering. The overall impression is restrained and composed, without sharp hop oils or yeast-driven esters.

herbal, floral hopshoney, caramelbread crustmalty foundation

Taste

Entry is soft and malty, with a subtle sweetness of honey and caramel developing across the mid-palate. Hallertau hops introduce a clean herbal bitterness that builds gradually toward the finish, never aggressive but persistent and well-integrated. The low carbonation allows the beer to feel round and full-bodied despite its moderate strength, with no sharp edges or astringency.

smooth, round bodyherbal bitter finishhoney and caramelintegrated hop bite

Finish

The finish is medium in length, with herbal bitterness lingering gently on the palate and fading into a clean, slightly dry aftertaste. The malt's sweetness recedes gracefully, leaving a composed impression without heavy residue.

herbal aftertasteclean, dry
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
78
Finish
79
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Hummel Kellerbier

Serve at 7–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–9°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 Hummel Kellerbier

About Kellerbier

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Kellerbier?

Kellerbier 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 Kellerbier

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same herbal, honey, caramel character as Hummel Kellerbier will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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