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Kronen Kellerbier

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Kronen's unfiltered cellar beer — cloudy and yeast-forward with a fuller malt character than the filtered Pilsner. Earthy, slightly fruity and gently carbonated in the traditional Kellerbier style. Kronen Kellerbier is the Dortmunder's antidote to industrial clarity.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
amber9
PaceA Few
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
earthy
fruity
mineral
Aroma
The nose leads with earthy, grainy maltiness complemented by subtle fruity esters from the active yeast.
also:bready
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kronen Kellerbier

◎ Appearance

A beautifully cloudy pale golden brew with fine suspended yeast particles creating authentic Kellerbier character. The hazy presentation is topped with a modest, creamy white head that dissipates moderately, revealing the beer's natural, unfiltered charm. Gentle carbonation creates a soft, cascading visual effect rather than aggressive bubbling.

cloudypale goldencreamy headhazy

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with earthy, grainy maltiness complemented by subtle fruity esters from the active yeast. Fresh bread and grain notes dominate, with a clean, slightly herbal undertone that suggests restrained noble hop character. The yeast-forward profile is inviting without being overly funky or phenolic.

earthygrainybreadfruity esters

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing with pronounced malty sweetness and clean grain character balancing the 22 IBUs of gentle bitterness. Mid-palate reveals soft bread notes and smooth, slightly sweet malt body with excellent balance between sweetness and herbal hop bite. The finish transitions to a dry conclusion while maintaining the beer's inherent smoothness and clarity.

maltycrispbalancedsmooth grain

◑ Finish

A dry, clean finish that lingers pleasantly without harsh aftertaste, allowing the bread and grain notes to fade gracefully. The modest bitterness fades quickly, leaving only the memory of fresh, unpasteurized character.

drycleanlingering grain
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
83
Appearance
85
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

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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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