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Scheffel Trunk

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🌍 Germany · Kellerbier · One of 123 Kellerbiers in hopIQ

A Franconian Kellerbier poured from May to August and named after the 19th-century poet Victor von Scheffel. It stands golden orange with a light yeast haze under a long-lasting white head. Citrus and grass drift over the nose, followed by malt. On the palate grain, bread, sweetness, honey, caramel and vanilla play together before a pleasant bitterness with a clear echo.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop 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
citrusy
grassy
Malt character
caramel
honey
bready
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
vanillahazy

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Scheffel Trunk

Appearance

Golden orange with a delicate haze from native yeast, presenting a luminous and inviting visual character. A dense white head forms at the pour and persists with notable lacing that clings to the glass. The cloudiness speaks to the unfiltered, cellar-fresh nature of this seasonal brew.

golden orangeyeast hazepersistent white head

Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus and fresh grass notes that evolve into a soft, grainy malt foundation. Subtle honey and delicate floral undertones emerge from beneath, creating a balanced and approachable profile. The aroma is clean and inviting without aggressive hop assertion.

citrus, grasshoney, grainsoft, grassy

Taste

The palate unfolds with a pleasant grain sweetness and subtle bread character, followed by notes of honey, caramel, and vanilla that sit comfortably in the mid-palate. A clean, herbal bitterness arrives midway through and carries into the finish with measured intensity. The interplay between sweetness and bitterness is well-balanced and refined.

grainy sweetnesshoney, caramel, vanillaclean bitterness

Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with the pleasant bitterness lingering clearly without becoming harsh. A subtle malt and grain echo persists on the palate, leaving a satisfying dry conclusion.

crisp, drylingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Scheffel Trunk

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 Scheffel Trunk

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 grassy, honey, caramel character as Scheffel Trunk will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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