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Palmbräu Unser Bestes

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Unser Bestes is bottom-fermented and light in colour, with a floral, aromatic hop bitterness. Tettnang aroma hops from Lake Constance give it that character. Palmbräu also cold-hops it with Saphir and Kazbek. It comes in at 5.3% ABV and is brewed in Eppingen to the Reinheitsgebot.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralhoppynoble hop
floral
hoppy
noble hop
clean
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with distinctly floral and herbal notes from the Tettnang Edelhopfen, complemented by subtle spice and mineral undertones from the cold-hop additions of Saphir and Kazbek.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Palmbräu Unser Bestes

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that clings persistently to the glass, leaving delicate lacing with each sip. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a fine bead that rises steadily through the body. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, characteristic of a well-executed Helles.

pale goldenbrilliant claritypersistent white headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with distinctly floral and herbal notes from the Tettnang Edelhopfen, complemented by subtle spice and mineral undertones from the cold-hop additions of Saphir and Kazbek. A soft, grainy maltiness provides a gentle foundation without dominating the aromatic profile. The overall impression is refined and restrained, with excellent hop character that remains balanced and elegant.

floral and herbalnoble-hop spicegrainy malt baserefined and balanced

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and crisp, with the Edelhopfen bitterness emerging gradually across the palate rather than striking immediately. Mid-palate reveals a subtle bready maltiness with a slightly sweet undertone, while the cold-hopping provides a persistent but measured noble-hop bitterness that stays measured throughout. The finish is dry and clean, leaving no residual sweetness.

crisp entrymeasured noble-hop bitternesssubtle malt sweetnessdry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is refreshingly short and clean, with lingering floral-hoppy notes that fade gracefully without harshness. A light, mineral dryness remains on the palate, inviting another sip.

clean and refreshinglingering floral notesmineral dryness
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
85
Finish
75
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°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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