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Meenzer Biensche

Kuehn Kunz Rosen
Germany·Ale
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A sweetish Honey Ale with caramel notes and fine honey aromas. 5.5% ABV and 15 IBU, made with Wiener and Abbey malt. The honey comes from bees in Rheinhessen and was contributed by the Imkerverband Rheinland-Pfalz and the Imkerverein Mainz und Umgebung. The 2026 edition is the festival beer for the first Honig-Bienen-Land-Festival in Neustadt an der Weinstraße.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
honeycaramelmalty
honey
caramel
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose is dominated by pronounced honey character, supported by subtle caramel undertones that emerge from the Wiener and Abbey malt base.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Meenzer Biensche

◎ Appearance

Meenzer Biensche presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting appearance. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, delicate lacing. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a lively yet refined visual presentation.

pale goldenclear, brightfine head lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by pronounced honey character, supported by subtle caramel undertones that emerge from the Wiener and Abbey malt base. Floral and soft fruity notes appear in the background, with no aggressive hop presence—allowing the honey's natural sweetness to take center stage.

honey-forwardcaramel maltsoft floraldelicate, refined

◐ Taste

The palate opens with smooth, rounded sweetness driven by honey and light caramel flavors. The malt foundation is clean and supportive without heaviness, while the minimal bitterness (15 IBU) remains well-recessed, ensuring the honey and malt interplay remains the focus. The finish is dry enough to prevent cloying, with a soft, clean aftertaste.

honey-sweetsmooth maltlow bitternessclean palate

◑ Finish

The finish is refreshing and crisp, with honey notes lingering gently on the palate. The aftertaste remains clean and inviting, encouraging another sip without heaviness or residual sweetness.

crisp, refreshinghoney aftertasteclean departure
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
75
Serve at 4–7°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Ale

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What is a Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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