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Meißner Schwerter Kellerbier

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Light hop bitterness and fine citrus notes meet a pleasant freshness in this naturally cloudy, sunny-yellow Kellerbier under a white head. Yeast is listed among the ingredients alongside water, barley malt and hops, with 11.5% original gravity and 4.8% ABV. Saxony's oldest private brewery serves it at 7–8 °C, in bottles and from the keg.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyhoppyclean
citrusy
hoppy
clean
yeasty
bready
malty
Aroma
Bright citrus notes lead the nose, with hints of lemon zest and light herbal undertones from noble hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Meißner Schwerter Kellerbier

◎ Appearance

Sunny yellow with natural cloudiness from suspended yeast, presenting a hazy yet luminous appearance. A white, stable head forms and clings to the glass with fine retention, characteristic of an unfiltered Kellerbier. Moderate carbonation creates a gentle effervescence beneath the foam.

golden-yellownaturally hazywhite headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Bright citrus notes lead the nose, with hints of lemon zest and light herbal undertones from noble hops. The yeast contributes a soft, slightly grainy character without dominance, while clean malt provides a subtle biscuit foundation. Overall impression is fresh and inviting, with no sharp or vegetal edges.

citrus, lemon zestherbal hopssoft yeastclean grain

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with citrus flavors developing across the mid-palate alongside a light, clean maltiness. Hop bitterness arrives with gentle authority—25 IBU provides balance rather than aggression, finishing dry without astringency. The palate remains light and sessionable, with fine carbonation supporting the overall freshness.

crisp, refreshingbalanced bitternessclean maltcitrus forward

◑ Finish

Medium-short finish with lingering citrus and a subtle bitter note that fades cleanly. No yeasty or sulfurous aftertaste; instead, a pleasant dryness invites the next sip.

dry finishcitrus fade
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
81
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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About Kellerbier

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What is a Kellerbier?

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