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Southern Cross

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A golden Kellerpils under firm foam, with a fresh, fruity-spicy hop aroma, a slim body, a crisp bitterness and a malty finish. It is dry-hopped with Southern Cross, a New Zealand hop crossed from Fuggle and Cali, and belongs to the brewer's single-hop series of space-themed hop names: Titan in 2024, Merkur in 2025. 4.8 % ABV, 43 bitterness units.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter43 IBU
Clean, dry 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
fruitymaltyspicy hop
fruity
malty
spicy hop
hoppy
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with a prominent Southern Cross hop signature—citrus, herbal, and white pepper notes mingle with subtle stone fruit undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Southern Cross

◎ Appearance

A radiant golden-yellow body holds a firm, persistent foam head with strong lacing. The beer presents bright clarity with excellent carbonation that lifts a dense crown of white bubbles. The head clings tenaciously to the glass with each sip, characteristic of a well-crafted Kellerbier.

golden-yellowfirm foambright claritydense lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a prominent Southern Cross hop signature—citrus, herbal, and white pepper notes mingle with subtle stone fruit undertones. Beneath the hop expression lies a clean malt base with light grain and biscuit character. The overall impression is fresh and aromatic without any yeast-driven or sulfurous notes.

fruity-spicy hopscitrus and white pepperclean grainfresh

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and well-defined, with hop bitterness asserting itself immediately on the palate. The mid-palate balances a lean malt sweetness against a firm, lingering bitterness that defines the drinking experience. The body remains slim and refreshing, allowing the hop character to dominate without muddiness or astringency.

crisp bitternesslean maltdry-hoppedclean finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste dries steadily with persistent hop bitterness that gradually yields to a subtle malty sweetness. The finish is moderately long with a clean, mineral-like fade typical of a well-executed Kellerbier.

drymalty fadehop-forward aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
85
Finish
74
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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