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Lindenbräu Gräfenberg Keller

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A traditional Bavarian cellar beer from the Franconia region, brewed by the historic Brauerei Friedmann using time-honored methods. This unpasteurized, naturally cloudy lager offers a crisp, clean character with subtle malt complexity and a refreshing, dry finish.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
amber9
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanmaltybready
clean
malty
bready
Aroma
The nose presents a clean, inviting character dominated by fresh bread and subtle grain notes with earthy undertones.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lindenbräu Gräfenberg Keller

◎ Appearance

This traditional kellerbier displays a naturally hazy, golden-amber appearance characteristic of its unfiltered nature. The cloudy presentation reveals suspended yeast and grain proteins, while a modest white head forms with gentle carbonation typical of cellar-aged lagers. The rustic, unpolished look is entirely intentional and authentic to the style.

hazy goldennaturally cloudymodest white headunfiltered

◌ Aroma

The nose presents a clean, inviting character dominated by fresh bread and subtle grain notes with earthy undertones. Low noble hop character is barely perceptible, allowing the malt and residual yeast to shine through with gentle hay-like nuances. The aroma is refreshingly straightforward and understated, reflecting the beer's traditional brewing approach.

fresh breadearthy grainyeastyhay-like

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a pleasant malt sweetness and full-bodied mouthfeel, with bread and grain flavors taking center stage. The mid-palate develops subtle yeasty complexity with earthy, hay-like notes balancing the mild residual sweetness. A crisp, dry finish emerges cleanly without significant bitterness, leaving a refreshing cereal-like aftertaste.

malt-forwardfull-bodiedbread and graincrisp and dry

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and thoroughly dry, with lingering grain and bread notes fading gracefully. The complete absence of harsh bitterness or astringency leaves a refreshing, thirst-quenching impression characteristic of quality kellerbier.

drycleanrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
82
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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