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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.

How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
no reading yet
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
no reading yet
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

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

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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

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