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Kehlengold Kellerpils

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Kehlengold carries the suffix Kellerpils because it is unfiltered and hop-forward. A restrained, precise malt body sits beneath fruity, citrusy hop aromas and a fine citrus freshness in the nose; full-bodied, orange-gold and slightly cloudy. Brewed at 4.9%, 11.5% original gravity and 33 IBU with Cascade and Mandarina Bavaria hops and Vienna, melanoidin, caramel and Pilsner malts.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter33 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyfruity
hoppy
citrusy
fruity
malty
orange
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus and stone fruit notes from Cascade and Mandarina Bavaria hops, offering a clean, inviting entry.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kehlengold Kellerpils

◎ Appearance

Kehlengold presents a luminous orange-gold body with a gentle haze arising from its unfiltered nature. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is lively but measured, creating a soft, effervescent character befitting a cellar Pilsner.

orange-goldslightly hazyfine lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus and stone fruit notes from Cascade and Mandarina Bavaria hops, offering a clean, inviting entry. Beneath lies a restrained, precise malt foundation with delicate Vienna and melanoidin notes that add subtle warmth without dominating. The overall impression is crisp and hop-forward, with no solvent or estery character.

citrus-forwardstone fruitrestrained maltclean hop presence

◐ Taste

On the palate, Kehlengold opens with a soft, malty sweetness before the hop bitterness asserts itself with a citrus snap. The full body carries the flavors through the mid-palate without excess alcohol warmth, while the 33 IBU provides structured bitterness that feels integrated rather than aggressive. Vienna and caramel malts offer subtle depth, allowing the Edelhopfen to remain the focal point.

hoppy bitecitrus snapfull-bodiedintegrated bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with the citrus character lingering on the palate while hop bitterness fades gradually into a clean, dry conclusion. The aftertaste remains uncluttered and inviting.

dry finishcitrus persistencerefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
80
Finish
81
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass

The tall, narrow pilsner glass preserves carbonation and showcases the golden clarity that defines the style.

Drink fresh and cold. Pilsners do not improve with age — within 3 months of packaging is ideal.

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About German Pilsner

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What is a German Pilsner?

Pilsners are crisp golden lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 25–45. Defined by spicy, floral Saaz hops over a light malt backbone — bright carbonation and a dry bitter finish.

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