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Köstritzer Kellerbier

Köstritzer Schwarzbierbrauerei
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🌍 Germany · Kellerbier · One of 96 Kellerbiers in hopIQ

Köstritzer's unfiltered Kellerbier — naturally hazy with a soft, fresh character and gentle yeast complexity. The lighter, more summery alternative to the famous Schwarzbier from the same Thuringian brewery.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
amber12
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AWARDS

Silver · 2025
World Beer Awards 2025
Kellerbier
Silver — World Beer Awards 2025 (Kellerbier)
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Kellerbier.
Hop character
herbal
hoppy
Malt character
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
yeasty
Distinctive notes
mineral
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Köstritzer Kellerbier

Appearance

Deep amber-brown hue with natural haze throughout, characteristic of an unfiltered Kellerbier. The head is modest but persistent, with fine carbonation providing a gentle sparkle. Clarity is deliberately cloudy from yeast suspension, giving the beer a living, unrefined appearance.

amber-brownnaturally hazyfine carbonationmodest head

Aroma

Clean and fresh on the nose, with subtle malty undertones and a gentle yeast complexity. Herbal hop notes emerge softly without asserting themselves. The overall impression is restrained and inviting, with mineral minerality suggesting terroir-influenced water.

clean maltsoft yeastsubtle herbal hopsmineral character

Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing, with light malt sweetness balanced by restrained bitterness. A bready, yeasty middle provides gentle complexity without heaviness. The finish leans toward dry, allowing the mineral and herbal qualities to emerge gently on the back palate.

crisp entrylight malt sweetnessbready yeastdry finish

Finish

Dry and clean with a lingering mineral edge. The aftertaste fades smoothly without astringency, leaving only a whisper of herbal hop impression.

drymineralclean fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
77
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Köstritzer Kellerbier

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 Köstritzer Kellerbier

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 clean, crisp, refreshing character as Köstritzer Kellerbier will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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