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Kaiser Winterquell

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Kaiser Winterquell is the winter bock from Hofbräu Kaltenhausen and was one of the first two Kaiser beers brewed there when production returned in 2024. The pale, unfiltered bock is brewed from barley malt to 16.3 °P. It pours golden yellow. The nose brings sweet grain and a hint of fresh bread; on the palate delicate malt and honey notes are balanced by a light-footed hop bitterness.

ABV
7.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber15
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyhoneybready
malty
honey
bready
hoppy
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced sweet grain notes and the earthy, yeasty character of fresh bread dough.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kaiser Winterquell

◎ Appearance

Kaiser Winterquell presents a radiant golden-yellow hue, characteristic of a pale bock. The unfiltered character brings a subtle haze that catches the light, while the dense white head displays confident retention and fine lacework against the glass. Carbonation appears well-integrated, supporting a creamy visual presentation.

golden-yellowunfiltered, hazydense headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced sweet grain notes and the earthy, yeasty character of fresh bread dough. Behind these rounded malt tones sits a whisper of noble hop spice that adds complexity without dominating. The overall impression is warm and inviting, with no harsh or solvent-like edges.

sweet grainfresh breadnoble hop spiceclean

◐ Taste

The palate entry is full and smooth, with delicate malt sweetness and honeyed notes taking the lead. A light-footed hop bitterness builds gradually through the mid-palate, bringing structure and preventing the beer from becoming cloying. The malt foundation remains the anchor throughout, with hints of subtle caramel rounding out the flavor.

malty sweetnesshoneylight hop bitternessfull-bodiedsmooth

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with residual malt sweetness fading into gentle hop bitterness. A slight warmth from the 7.2% ABV lingers pleasantly without becoming harsh or overly boozy.

clean, moderate finishgentle warmth
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
77
Finish
76
Serve at 9–12°C

Serve at 9–12°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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What is a Bock?

Bocks are strong German lagers with 6.5–7.5% ABV. Rich malt sweetness — toast, chocolate, caramel — with low bitterness and a warming finish.

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