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Spezial Ungespundetes

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Pale and unfiltered, with a strong yet fine hop aroma and less carbonation than the other beers of the house. It matures without bunging and without overpressure until it is ready. Unlike the brewery's smoked beers, it is made without smoked malt, and it belongs to the permanent range of the family-run brewery in Bamberg.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppynoble hopclean
hoppy
noble hop
clean
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by a refined noble-hop character, offering a complex blend of herbal, slightly floral, and gently spicy notes that remain precise and well-defined.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Spezial Ungespundetes

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with a fine, unfiltered haziness that speaks to its unpasteurized nature and lack of mechanical clarification. The head is modest but persistent, with delicate lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is notably restrained, creating a calm, settled presence in the glass that distinguishes this Kellerbier from its house peers.

pale goldennaturally hazyfine lacinglow carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by a refined noble-hop character, offering a complex blend of herbal, slightly floral, and gently spicy notes that remain precise and well-defined. Underlying the hops is a clean, subtle malt foundation with a faint bready sweetness that supports without overwhelming. No phenolic or sulfurous notes intrude; the aroma remains crisp and inviting throughout.

noble hop forwardherbal, floralclean maltbready undertone

◐ Taste

The palate entry is smooth and approachable, with a light but perceptible malt body that provides substance without heaviness. Mid-palate, the noble hops assert themselves with a sustained, measured bitterness that integrates harmoniously with the malt backbone. The finish dries gradually, leaving a crisp, clean sensation that encourages the next sip.

smooth entrybalanced hop bitelight malt bodycrisp finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is dry and clean, with lingering noble-hop bitterness that slowly fades without becoming astringent. The overall impression is refreshing and thirst-quenching, inviting repeated drinking.

dry, cleanhop-driven aftertaste
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
77
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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