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Zitrönsche

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A light session lager with mild acidity and fresh citrus aromas that meet a pleasant malt sweetness. 3.5% ABV and 10 IBU. Lemon juice and lemon peel go into the brew, alongside Lemondrop, Callista and Citra hops. The brewery is clear about it: this is not a Radler. Brewed in Mainz by Kuehn Kunz Rosen for the beer garden.

ABV
3.5%
Bitterness
Mild10 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusymaltyfruity
citrusy
malty
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with fresh lemon citrus—both juice and peel character—supported by subtle floral notes from the Lemondrop and Citra hops.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Zitrönsche

◎ Appearance

Zitrönsche presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous quality in the glass. A fine white head forms readily and maintains delicate lacing along the walls. Carbonation is visible and lively, appropriate for a session lager.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fresh lemon citrus—both juice and peel character—supported by subtle floral notes from the Lemondrop and Citra hops. Beneath lies a clean, understated malt sweetness that anchors the composition without overwhelming. The overall impression is bright, grassy, and garden-fresh.

lemon peel and juicefloral hop characterclean malt sweetnessfresh and grassy

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and slightly tart, with the citrus adjuncts delivering natural acidity that complements rather than dominates the palate. Mid-palate balances light malt body with lingering citrus notes and a gentle, herbaceous hop presence. Bitterness remains restrained at 10 IBU, allowing the fruit and malt to converse naturally.

tart citrus entrylight malt bodyherbaceous hopslow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and crisp, with lemon notes persisting gently into the aftertaste. A touch of malt sweetness lingers beneath, creating a refreshing and thirst-quenching farewell.

dry and crispcitrus persistencerefreshing conclusion
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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