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Kehrwieder Prototyp

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The beer that started it all — Kehrwieder's original recipe that created a new beer style. Unfiltered, unpasteurised, brewed by hand in Hamburg-Sinstorf with 100% Greenpeace Ökostrom. Double Meininger Gold winner.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycleancitrusy
hoppy
clean
citrusy
malty
fruity
floral
Aroma
A bright and inviting hop-forward nose leads with citrus and floral notes characteristic of quality pale ales.
also:herbal,yeasty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kehrwieder Prototyp

◎ Appearance

A brilliant pale golden hue with excellent clarity that showcases the beer's unfiltered, natural character. The white head forms quickly and maintains good retention, while lively carbonation creates a vibrant visual presence in the glass.

pale goldenunfiltered claritywhite headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

A bright and inviting hop-forward nose leads with citrus and floral notes characteristic of quality pale ales. Clean malt undertones provide a subtle grain foundation, while the unpasteurised nature adds freshness and complexity without any oxidative or off-character notes.

citrus hopsfloralclean maltfresh

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a crisp, refreshing entry showcasing prominent hoppy bitterness balanced by fruity esters and subtle malty sweetness. Mid-palate remains clean and medium-bodied with persistent citrus character, leading to a well-integrated bitter finish that's neither harsh nor overwhelming.

hoppycitrus-forwardcrispbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

A clean, dry finish with lingering hop bitterness that remains refreshing rather than astringent. The aftertaste is crisply defined with residual citrus notes that invite another sip.

cleandrycrisp finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
81
Finish
80
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Pale Ale

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What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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