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Schwanenbräu Kellerbier

Schwanenbräu Ebermannstadt
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🌍 Germany · Kellerbier · One of 142 Kellerbiers in hopIQ

The brewery describes the beer served in its garden on the Wiesent as a cloudy, unbunged dark lager, and it is also supplied to several inns in the region. It pours hazy amber-brown with a good head. The aroma is sweetish and malty; on the palate caramel and bread crust lead, with a light roast that some drinkers read as a faint hint of smoke. Matured without bunging, it has soft carbonation and a round, easy body.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber11
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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

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Kellerbier.
Malt character
caramel
malty
roasted
bready
Distinctive notes
hazy
smooth drinking
smoky
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Schwanenbräu Kellerbier

◎ Appearance

Pours hazy amber-brown with a distinctly cloudy presentation characteristic of an unbunged cellar lager. The head is generous and well-formed, with good retention and lacing on the glass. Soft carbonation creates a gentle, creeping foam structure typical of naturally conditioned kellerbier.

hazy amber-browncreamy headfine carbonationcloudy through yeast

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with sweet, malty character—bread crust and caramel notes dominate, underpinned by gentle malt richness. A faint suggestion of light roast or smoke emerges on closer inspection, adding subtle complexity without aggressiveness. No pronounced hop character; the aroma remains malt-forward and approachable.

sweet maltbread crustcaramelsubtle roast

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and full-bodied for the style, with caramel and bread crust flavours leading the palate. Light roast complexity builds toward the mid-palate, with some drinkers perceiving a faint smoke character. The body remains round and easy, with restrained bitterness and no harsh edges; the lack of bunging permits a naturally smooth, integrated finish.

caramel forwardbread and crustsoft bodylight roast

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short, with residual sweetness fading gracefully. No lingering harshness; the aftertaste remains pleasant and malty, inviting another sip.

clean, short finishmalty fade
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Schwanenbräu Kellerbier

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 Schwanenbräu Kellerbier

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 hazy, caramel, malty character as Schwanenbräu Kellerbier will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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