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Landwehr-Bräu Fränkisches Rotbier

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Roast and caramel notes colour this bottom-fermented Franconian red beer, which glows red in the glass under a creamy head. Four specialty barley malts, among them caramel-heavy ones, and long, cold lagering give it depth; the brewery also calls it a red Märzen. Brewed in Reichelshofen at 4.8 % ABV, original gravity 12.4 °P.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedcaramelmalty
roasted
caramel
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with toasted grain and subtle caramel sweetness from the four specialty malts, creating a warm, malty foundation.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Landwehr-Bräu Fränkisches Rotbier

◎ Appearance

This Rotbier presents a brilliant deep amber to red-copper hue that catches the light with remarkable clarity and luminosity. A dense, creamy head sits atop the glass with excellent retention and fine lacing, characteristic of its cold-lagered bottom fermentation. The beer glows with warmth in the glass, inviting both visually and sensorially.

deep amber-redcreamy headexcellent retentionclear and bright

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with toasted grain and subtle caramel sweetness from the four specialty malts, creating a warm, malty foundation. Below this lies a gentle roasted undertone with hints of bread crust and biscuit, while the Edelhopfen contributes a restrained, clean herbal character that never overwhelms. The overall bouquet is inviting and approachable, reflecting the beer's Franconian heritage.

toasted maltcaramel sweetnessbread crustclean herbal notes

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, with roasted grain and caramel flavours dominating the mid-palate without heaviness. The finish remains crisp and clean thanks to the restrained 22 IBU bitterness, which arrives late and fades quickly, leaving behind a pleasant malty residue. This is a beer built for drinkability—rich yet refreshing, with excellent balance between sweetness and restraint.

roasted grainsmooth palaterestrained bitternessmalty finish

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length with a lingering caramel sweetness that gradually fades into a light, pleasant roasted note. Carbonation remains gentle throughout, allowing the malt character to shine without sharpness.

medium lengthcaramel aftertastesmooth carbonation
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
74
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°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 Rotbier

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