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Rothaus Tafelbier

Badische Staatsbrauerei Rothaus
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🌍 Germany · Helles Lager · One of 175 Helles Lagers in hopIQ

Tafelbier revives the pale lager served at the table of Grand Duke Frederick I of Baden in the 19th century, the forerunner of today's Tannenzäpfle. Rothaus relaunched it for its double anniversary, 235 years of the brewery and 70 years of Tannenzäpfle. It is a mild, easy-drinking helles with a soft malt sweetness of fresh bread and light honey, a restrained floral and herbal hop aroma and a gentle bitterness that stays in the background. Original gravity is 11.7 °P.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Helles Lager.
Hop character
floral
herbal
Malt character
malty
bready
honey
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rothaus Tafelbier

Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with delicate lacing. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, producing a gentle sparkle that speaks to careful conditioning. The overall impression is refined and inviting.

pale goldenbrilliant claritypersistent headfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose presents a restrained but elegant profile centered on soft, biscuity malt sweetness with hints of fresh bread crust and light honey. Beneath this foundation lies a delicate floral and herbal hop character that adds subtle complexity without dominating. There is no yeast-driven fruit or esters; the aroma remains clean and straightforward.

soft maltbread and honeyfloral hopsherbal notesclean

Taste

The palate opens with a gentle, malty sweetness that evokes fresh bread and light honey, creating an approachable, almost cozy drinking experience. The mid-palate maintains this soft character while the Edelhopfen contribute a mild, restrained bitterness that remains well in the background. Bitterness is present but never harsh, finishing dry without astringency.

malty sweetnessbreadyhoney notesgentle bitternesssmooth

Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short, with the malt sweetness fading gracefully to leave a subtle herbal and hoppy dryness. The aftertaste is crisp and refreshing, inviting another sip without any lingering harshness.

clean finishcrisprefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Rothaus Tafelbier

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

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

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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

Food Pairing

What to eat with Rothaus Tafelbier

About Helles Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Helles Lager?

Helles Lager 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 Helles Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same malty, smooth-drinking, bready character as Rothaus Tafelbier will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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