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Karmeliten Bio Bier

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A malty aroma with a hint of spice, and a mild, fruity-sweet hop bitterness that rounds off the palate. It is brewed with Bio Smaragd aroma hops, and only organic ingredients from regional cultivation go into the kettle, externally controlled and regularly certified (DE-ÖKO-003). Bright golden-yellow, 5.0% ABV from 12.1% Stammwürze.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltynoble hopfruity
malty
noble hop
fruity
spicy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with gentle malty sweetness complemented by herbal, spicy notes from the Bio Smaragd aroma hops.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Karmeliten Bio Bier

◎ Appearance

Bright golden-yellow with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass. The carbonation is moderate and even, creating a steady stream of fine bubbles that sustains the foam layer throughout the tasting.

bright golden-yellowcrisp white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with gentle malty sweetness complemented by herbal, spicy notes from the Bio Smaragd aroma hops. A delicate fruity undertone emerges beneath, suggesting subtle orchard notes without overwhelming the composition. The overall impression is clean and balanced, reflecting the organic cultivation of all ingredients.

malty sweetnessherbal spicesubtle fruit notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens with soft, bread-like malt character that carries through the mid-palate with a gentle fruity-sweet impression. The noble-hop bitterness arrives without harshness, providing structure and a mild, measured finish rather than aggressive bite. A crisp, clean quality frames the entire tasting experience.

soft malt foundationmild noble-hop bitternessfruity-sweet balance

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with the bitterness fading gracefully into a slightly sweet aftertaste. The overall effect is drying without astringency, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

clean, crisp finishgently drying
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.

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About Lager

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What is a Lager?

Euro Pale Lagers are clean, refreshing lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 10–25. Soft malt sweetness, light hop bitterness and high carbonation make them supremely drinkable.

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