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Edelsud

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Golden yellow and sparkling, Innstadt Edelsud shows delicately spicy aromas of hay and white bread, a full body and a long bitter-sweet finish. It is brewed at 13° Plato and reaches 5.5% ABV. The Innstadt brewery appeared in the books of Passau's St. Johannes Hospital in 1318, and the brand has belonged to Hacklberg since 2012.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
breadyspicygrassy
bready
spicy
grassy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with delicate spice notes reminiscent of fresh hay and white bread crust.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Edelsud

◎ Appearance

Edelsud presents a bright golden-yellow hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head. The carbonation is lively and even, creating a sparkling visual presence in the glass. Delicate lacing clings to the sides with each sip, indicating proper conditioning and stability.

bright goldensparkling clarityfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with delicate spice notes reminiscent of fresh hay and white bread crust. A subtle, clean malt foundation supports these volatile aromatics without any harsh or off-putting qualities. The overall impression is refined and approachable—noble hop character rather than assertive.

hay and spicewhite bread crustdelicate Edelhopfenclean malt

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied and rounded, delivering a substantial bready malt character at moderate intensity. The mid-palate maintains balance between residual sweetness and a restrained but defined hop bitterness (22 IBU). The finish transitions smoothly from malt sweetness into a long, gently bitter aftertaste.

full bodybready maltmeasured bitternessbitter-sweet balance

◑ Finish

The finish is extended and satisfying, lingering with a dry, bitter edge that complements the malt base. No sharp alcohol warmth intrudes despite the 5.5% ABV, allowing the hop and grain to resolve cleanly.

long finishdry bitter edgeclean resolution
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°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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