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Waldbier

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Spruce shoots and hair-cap moss define the 16th Waldbier edition: red forest fruits lead the fruitiness, mild resinous notes sit above it, joined by a sweet-sour harmony and an aromatic hop bitterness. The moss improves the natural clarification, and the glass shows a natural opalescence. Axel Kiesbye helps pick the ingredients in Austrian Federal Forests woodland and brews the next day. The forest ingredient changes every year; 2026 opens a five-year cycle on tree partnerships.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruityresinoushoppy
fruity
resinous
hoppy
berry
piney
sour
Aroma
Spruce and moss emerge on the nose as the defining forest character, followed by a soft red fruit note reminiscent of wild berries and stone fruit.
also:herbal,caramel,malty
not found:juicy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Waldbier

◎ Appearance

Pale amber with natural opalescence, reflecting the contribution of hair-cap moss to the clarification process. The head forms with moderate retention, displaying fine, persistent lacing that clings to the glass walls. Bright carbonation animates the body, lending the beer a lively, inviting presence.

pale ambernaturally hazyfine lacingbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

Spruce and moss emerge on the nose as the defining forest character, followed by a soft red fruit note reminiscent of wild berries and stone fruit. Mild resinous undertones sit beneath, complemented by subtle herbal and woody whispers. The aromatic hop profile frames the composition without overwhelming the delicate botanical complexity.

spruce, mossred forest fruitsmild resinousherbal, woody

◐ Taste

The palate opens with approachable sweetness balanced by a pleasant sour edge, creating the characteristic sweet-sour harmony. Mid-palate reveals the resinous pine character alongside red fruit notes, while the base malt provides gentle structure without heaviness. The finish brings aromatic hop bitterness (28 IBU) into focus, cutting through the sweetness with clean, articulate restraint.

sweet-sour balanceresinous pinered fruitclean hop bitterness

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with lingering resinous and herbal notes tapering into a dry, slightly astringent close. The aftertaste retains subtle fruit and hop bitterness, leaving the mouth refreshed and inviting another sip.

resinous drynessherbal faderefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
79
Finish
82
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°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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