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Schwarzbräu Keller Bier

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Schwarzbräu's Keller Bier is unfiltered, naturally cloudy, and exactly what it should be — pale amber-gold with earthy hop character that tastes like something pulled straight from the cellar. Yeasty softness carries it; low carbonation (50) lets it sit heavy enough to matter without feeling stale. This is the beer people are chasing when they drive to a brewery taproom and drink straight from the tap.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
earthyhoppyyeasty
earthy
hoppy
yeasty
clean
Aroma
Earthy hop notes lead the nose, grounded and mineral-forward rather than floral or citric.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Schwarzbräu Keller Bier

◎ Appearance

Pale amber-gold with a natural haze that catches the light; the unfiltered character is immediately apparent. A modest white head forms and settles into delicate lacing on the glass. Low carbonation (50 volumes) produces fine, slow-rising bubbles that speak to the beer's cellar-fresh identity.

pale amber-goldnaturally hazysoft carbonation

◌ Aroma

Earthy hop notes lead the nose, grounded and mineral-forward rather than floral or citric. Beneath runs a soft, yeasty undertone—the kind that comes from living yeast still in suspension. A whisper of Malz sweetness frames the profile without asserting itself.

earthy hopsyeast-forwardsubtle Malz

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and full-bodied, with an earthy hop character that unfolds gradually across the mid-palate. Yeasty softness cushions the bitterness (25 IBU), which sits restrained and clean. The low carbonation allows the beer to settle on the tongue, emphasizing texture over sharp sensation.

earthy, restrainedfull-bodied, smoothyeasty cushion

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium in length, with the earthiness lingering gently without grip. No astringency or harshness; instead, a simple, honest fade that leaves you ready for the next sip.

clean decayearthy fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
82
Serve at 7–9°C

Serve at 7–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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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 earthy, hoppy, full-bodied character as Schwarzbräu Keller Bier will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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