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Bamberger Kellerbier

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The Kellerbier matures in the historic lager cellar of the Klosterbräu brewing site in Bamberg, naturally cloudy and unfiltered. Copper with orange reflections under a firm, fine-pored head. Nutty, creamy caramel on the nose, a balanced malty fullness on the palate, then a full-bodied finish with firm bitterness that gives it backbone. Fruity nuances run underneath. Brewed at 12.5 °P.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Bronze · 2022
Brussels Beer Challenge
Lager : German-Style Märzen
★Bronze — Brussels Beer Challenge (Lager : German-Style Märzen)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelmaltynutty
caramel
malty
nutty
fruity
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with nutty character and creamy caramel—notes that suggest patient maturation in cool cellar conditions.
not found:hoppy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bamberger Kellerbier

◎ Appearance

Copper-gold with warm orange reflections, naturally cloudy and unfiltered as befits the Kellerbier style. A firm, fine-pored head builds quickly and clings to the glass with good retention. The haze speaks to its cellar origins and lack of filtration.

copper with orange huesnaturally cloudyfirm, fine-pored head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with nutty character and creamy caramel—notes that suggest patient maturation in cool cellar conditions. Beneath these warm, malty notes run subtle fruity undertones, while the overall impression remains balanced and inviting rather than aggressive.

nutty, caramelfruity undertonescreamy malt character

◐ Taste

Entry brings a full-bodied malty sweetness that coats the palate with caramel and breadiness. Mid-palate maintains that creamy, nutty core, while a firm bitterness builds steadily toward the swallow, providing backbone without dominating. The balance tilts gently toward malt, yet the hop bitterness ensures the beer remains clean and structured.

full-bodied, maltycaramel, breadyfirm, integrated bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is long and dry, with that firm bitterness persisting pleasantly into the aftertaste. A subtle nuttiness and light fruitiness linger, anchoring the beer's character without becoming cloying.

dry, lingeringbitter backbone
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
80
Serve at 7–9°C

Serve at 7–9°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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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

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