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1854 Kellerbier

Licher Privatbrauerei Jhring-Melchior
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🌍 Germany · Kellerbier · One of 97 Kellerbiers in hopIQ

Named after the brewery's founding year, whose recipe it takes up. Unfiltered and bottom-fermented at 11.9 degrees Plato, and with 21 bitterness units the least bitter beer in the range. Opalescent golden yellow with a fine white head. Ripe grain, yellow summer apple and flowering mountain herbs in the nose; the palate is soft and even, malt sweetness set against apple and grapefruit.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter21 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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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

Crisp mouthfeel.

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

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

AI-generated sensory profile for 1854 Kellerbier

Appearance

A luminous opalescent golden yellow, presenting the characteristic haze of an unfiltered lager. The fine white head forms with good initial retention, settling into a delicate collar that clings gently to the glass. Modest carbonation supports a soft, inviting visual presence.

opalescent goldenfine white headunfiltered lagersoft carbonation

Aroma

The nose leads with ripe grain and fresh yellow summer apple, supported by delicate herbal notes reminiscent of flowering mountain herbs. There is a clean, mineral quality to the bouquet, with no aggressive yeast character; the overall impression is bright and garden-fresh, inviting rather than assertive.

ripe grainyellow applemountain herbsclean mineral

Taste

Entry is soft and even on the palate, with malt sweetness providing the foundation. Mid-palate develops subtle apple and grapefruit notes, layered with a gentle herbal thread that echoes the nose. The 21 IBU bitterness is restrained, allowing malt and fruit to dominate without sharp edges; finish remains smooth and dry without harshness.

soft malt sweetnessapple and grapefruitgentle herbal layerrestrained bitterness

Finish

The finish is clean and medium-length, with the malt sweetness gradually receding. A subtle citric dryness and lingering herbal note persist without becoming metallic or astringent.

clean medium finishsubtle citric dryness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
77
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of 1854 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 1854 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

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