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Marillenbier

Hofbräu Kaltenhausen
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🌍 Austria · Fruit Beer · One of 35 Fruit Beers in hopIQ

Marillenbier is a fruit speciality from Kaltenhausen, brewed with apricot from the Wachau region. It pours a bright, hazy orange under a fine white head. The nose brings ripe apricot with a whisper of peach and a soft floral note; the palate is fresh and juicy, with pronounced apricot fruit, a light malt sweetness and a delicate hop bitterness, and the finish is clean and pleasantly sweet, with the fruit lingering over a mild grain background.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Gently sweet notes.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Crisp and mildly bitter.

Trim and gentle — the beer moves through with an unforced, easy rhythm.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Fruit Beer.
Hop character
juicy
floral
orange
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
Malt character
malty
Distinctive notes
peach

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Marillenbier

Appearance

Marillenbier presents a bright, hazy orange hue characteristic of its apricot fruit base. A fine white head settles atop the surface with delicate lacing that clings to the glass. The cloudiness from natural yeast suspension adds visual warmth and approachability to the pour.

bright orangehazyfine white headdelicate lacing

Aroma

The nose leads with ripe apricot, supported by subtle peach and soft floral undertones that suggest delicate handling of the fruit. The aromatic profile remains clean and fruity without sharp or fermented edges, inviting immediate engagement. A whisper of soft malt sweetness rounds the backdrop without asserting dominance.

ripe apricotpeachfloralclean fruit

Taste

The palate opens fresh and juicy, with pronounced apricot fruit carrying through the mid-palate. Light malt sweetness provides structure and balance, while a delicate hop bitterness adds definition without aggression. The interplay of fruit, grain, and restrained bitterness keeps the beer crisp and sessionable.

juicy apricotlight sweetnessdelicate bitternessfresh

Finish

The finish is clean and pleasantly sweet, with apricot character lingering gracefully over a mild grain foundation. The aftertaste remains soft and undemanding, fading to a subtle fruity memory.

lingering apricotpleasantly sweetclean exit
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
80
Finish
72
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Marillenbier

Serve at 6–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 6–9°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 Marillenbier

About Fruit Beer

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Fruit Beer?

Fruit Beer 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 Fruit Beer

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same fruity, juicy, sweet character as Marillenbier will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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