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Kellerbier Naturtrüb

Aktienbrauerei Kaufbeuren
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🌍 Germany · Kellerbier · One of 133 Kellerbiers in hopIQ

Based on the oldest recipe known to the house, which goes back to 1308, and drawn unfiltered from the lagering tank. It pours pale gold and naturally hazy on 11.7 degrees Plato. The yeast left in suspension gives a soft, bready note with a hint of fresh dough, and Hallertauer Herkules, Tradition and Spalter Select add a floral, herbal hop aroma with mild spice. Full-bodied and rounded, it ends on a gentle bitterness of 20 IBU.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
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AWARDS

Country Winner · 2024
World Beer Awards
Zwickl/Pale Kellerbier
Gold · 2024
European Beer Star
German-Style Kellerbier Hell
Gold · 2025
DLG-Prämierung
★Country Winner — World Beer Awards (Zwickl/Pale Kellerbier)
★Gold — European Beer Star (German-Style Kellerbier Hell)
★Gold — DLG-Prämierung
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Kellerbier.
Hop character
floral
herbal
Distinctive notes
hazy
spicy
Malt character
bready
Fermentation & yeast
yeastyclean

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kellerbier Naturtrüb

◎ Appearance

Pale gold in color with a natural haze characteristic of an unfiltered lagering beer drawn directly from the tank. The suspended yeast creates a soft, cloudy appearance that catches light with a gentle glow. Head retention is moderate, with fine bubbles that settle to a delicate lace along the glass.

pale goldnaturally hazyfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft, yeasty notes of fresh bread dough and subtle grain sweetness from the suspended yeast. Hallertauer Herkules, Tradition, and Spalter Select hops contribute a delicate floral character with herbal undertones and a whisper of white pepper spice. The overall impression is one of restrained elegance rather than assertive aromatics.

breadyfloral, herbalmild spiceyeast-forward

◐ Taste

Entry is full and rounded on the palate, with the bready, doughy character from the yeast prominently expressed. The mid-palate develops soft herbal and floral notes from the noble hops, complemented by a clean malt backbone. Bitterness arrives gently at 20 IBU, providing balance without aggression, and the overall mouthfeel remains smooth and approachable.

full-bodiedsoft bitternesssmooth palate

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with the gentle hop bitterness lingering without becoming harsh. A faint bready sweetness persists in the aftertaste, inviting another sip.

clean finishgentle drying
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Kellerbier Naturtrüb

Serve at 7–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–9°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 Kellerbier Naturtrüb

About Kellerbier

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Kellerbier?

Kellerbier 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 Kellerbier

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hazy, full-bodied, bready character as Kellerbier Naturtrüb will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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