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Lübzer Urkraft

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Lübzer Urkraft is the copper-coloured speciality of the range, built around crystal malts and a fuller body. The brewery describes it as rich and distinctive, with balanced caramel notes, and lists it at 5.7 percent. In the glass it shows deep amber with copper highlights. Caramel, toffee and toasted bread crust lead the aroma, with a light grassy hop in the background. The palate is malty and slightly sweet, medium to full in body, and closes with a moderate bitterness that balances the sweetness.

ABV
5.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelmaltytoasty
caramel
malty
toasty
grassy
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with rich caramel and toffee notes backed by toasted bread crust character.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lübzer Urkraft

◎ Appearance

Deep amber hue with pronounced copper highlights fills the glass, a visual expression of the crystal malt foundation. The beer displays excellent clarity with a stable, creamy head that leaves distinct lacing on the glass as you drink.

deep ambercopper highlightsclearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with rich caramel and toffee notes backed by toasted bread crust character. Behind these dominant malt-driven aromatics sits a light grassy hop presence that adds subtle complexity without competing with the grain-forward foundation.

carameltoffeetoasted breadgrassy hops

◐ Taste

The palate enters soft and malty with a gentle sweetness that drives through the mid-palate, supported by a full body. A moderate bitterness emerges toward the finish, sitting in balance with the residual sweetness and lending structure to an otherwise malt-centric profile.

malty sweetnessfull-bodiedbalanced bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and moderately long, with the bitterness gradually receding to reveal lingering toasted grain and caramel notes. The aftertaste remains dry and pleasant, free from harsh edges.

smoothtoasted grain lingering
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
Serve at 7–9°C

Serve at 7–9°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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