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Neuzeller Abt-Trunk

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🌍 Germany · Belgian Ale · One of 16 Belgian Ales in hopIQ

Neuzeller Abt-Trunk is a traditional German abbey beer brewed according to historic recipes by the Cistercian monks at Klosterbrauerei Neuzelle. This amber-colored lager offers a complex balance of malty sweetness, subtle spice notes, and a smooth, slightly sweet finish characteristic of the abbey brewing tradition.

ABV
6.9%

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

sweet
100%
malty
100%
spicy
60%
caramel
60%
smooth
60%
rich
30%
clean
30%
honey
30%
bready
30%
yeasty
30%

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Neuzeller Abt-Trunk

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Goblet
Recommended for this style

The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Neuzeller Abt-Trunk

Appearance

Neuzeller Abt-Trunk presents a beautiful amber to deep copper hue, characteristic of traditional German abbey ales. The beer displays excellent clarity with a dense, creamy head that demonstrates good retention. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, typical of the lager style.

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Aroma

The nose is inviting and complex, leading with caramel and toasted bread notes from the malty character. Subtle fruity esters emerge, particularly banana and dark fruit notes, complemented by gentle spice undertones and a hint of alcohol warmth. The aroma is well-balanced and speaks to the historic brewing tradition of the monastery.

carameltoasted breadbanana estersdark fruit

Taste

The palate is full-bodied and malty-forward, with prominent caramel sweetness balanced by subtle spice notes. Dark fruit flavors and banana esters develop mid-palate, creating a complex, layered drinking experience. The modest bitterness (IBU rating suggests very low bitterness) allows the malt character to dominate, maintaining a smooth, approachable profile.

caramel-sweetfull-bodiedfruityspiced

Finish

The finish is notably smooth and slightly sweet, with lingering caramel and malty notes that fade gracefully. A gentle warmth from the 6.9% ABV persists without harshness, creating a satisfying and elegant conclusion to the sip.

smoothsweet finishlingering warmth
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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