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Kirner Landbier hell

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A malty character with restrained hopping that unfolds fully on the first sip. Made naturally, bottom-fermented and yeast-hazy in a pale straw yellow. Brewed in Kirn from water, barley malt, yeast and hops, 4.8% ABV at 11% original gravity; the natural production keeps the ingredients that arise during brewing. Best at around 7 °C.

ABV
4.8%
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
maltyyeastyclean
malty
yeasty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with a soft, approachable malt foundation—subtle notes of fresh bread crust and light grain sweetness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kirner Landbier hell

◎ Appearance

A pale straw yellow with a luminous clarity that reveals the suspended yeast particles characteristic of the style. The head forms quickly and persists with fine, delicate lacing along the glass. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, lending a gentle effervescence without aggressive bubbling.

pale straw yellownaturally hazyfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a soft, approachable malt foundation—subtle notes of fresh bread crust and light grain sweetness. Restrained noble hop character emerges as a gentle herbal whisper, while a clean yeast presence adds a faint fruity undertone that keeps the profile open and inviting rather than heavy.

bread crustsoft graingentle herbsclean yeast

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malt-forward, with a light body that belies the beer's satisfying presence on the palate. The mid-palate develops subtle sweetness from the malt without cloying; restrained bitterness (22 IBU) arrives late and brief, supporting rather than dominating. The overall impression is crisp and balanced, with a drinkability that invites another sip.

malt-drivenlight bodyrestrained bitternesscrisp balance

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, leaving behind a faint malty sweetness and a whisper of herb. A gentle drying sensation emerges as the beer warms slightly, encouraging further drinking.

clean finishfaint malt sweetnessgently drying
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
77
Appearance
78
Finish
74
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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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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