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Oettinger Kellerbier

Oettinger Brauerei
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🌍 Germany · Kellerbier · One of 112 Kellerbiers in hopIQ

The Kellerbier is an unfiltered, bottom-fermented lager of 5.6 percent, pouring a cloudy amber with a creamy, long-lasting head. Oettinger calls it very full-bodied, spicy and robust, and traces the style to the samples brewers drew from the cask to check maturation. The nose shows cake dough, caramel, grain and a little nut over grassy hops; on the palate bread and caramel meet a hint of apricot and pepper, ending in a gentle, slightly roasty bitterness.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted 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
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Kellerbier.
Hop character
grassy
Malt character
caramel
bready
nutty
roasted
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
Distinctive notes
spicy

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Oettinger Kellerbier

Appearance

A cloudy amber pour with a distinctly hazy character arising from suspended yeast, presenting a natural, unfiltered appearance. The creamy head forms densely and holds with notable persistence, clinging to the glass in fine lacing as the beer is consumed. The turbidity is characteristic of the Kellerbier style, lending visual warmth and rusticity to the presentation.

cloudy ambercreamy headyeast-ladenlong-lasting lace

Aroma

The nose leads with soft cake-dough and caramel notes, followed by grainy Malz character and a subtle nuttiness that adds depth. Grassy Edelhopfen hops provide a herbaceous backdrop without aggression, creating a restrained yet inviting aromatic profile. The overall impression is one of gentle complexity, with no single element dominating.

cake doughcaramel sweetnessgrassy hopsnutty undertone

Taste

The palate opens with substantial bready and caramel notes, building a full-bodied mouthfeel that is both creamy and satisfying. A gentle stone-fruit note—reminiscent of apricot—emerges mid-palate alongside a whisper of white pepper, adding subtle complexity. The finish transitions into a restrained roasty bitterness that is clean and proportionate, neither aggressive nor fleeting.

bready maltfull bodystone fruit hintbalanced bitterness

Finish

The finish is gently roasty and lingering, with the modest bitterness providing a dry counterpoint to the beer's caramel foundation. Clean and slightly peppery notes persist in the aftertaste, leaving a dry but never harsh impression.

roasted drynesspeppery tail
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Oettinger 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 Oettinger 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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same full-bodied, spicy, caramel character as Oettinger Kellerbier will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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