St. Jakobus

◎ Appearance

St. Jakobus presents a luminous honey to ochre hue, characteristic of a well-crafted Heller Bock. The beer displays excellent clarity with a dense, creamy head that demonstrates strong and persistent lacing. Fine carbonation is evident throughout, supporting the elegant visual presentation.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent honeyed malt sweetness and bread crust notes that speak to the organic grain bill and traditional brewing approach. A herbal and spicy hop presence emerges clearly in the background, providing aromatic balance and preventing the profile from becoming cloying. There is a refined restraint to the aroma, befitting the beer's elegant character.

◐ Taste

The palate enters with sweet, full-bodied malt expression complemented by subtle toasty and bready undertones from the organic Malz. The moderate hop bitterness (35 IBU) cuts through the sweetness with clarity and finesse, imparting a herbal and spicy dryness that prevents heaviness. Smooth mouthfeel and a slight warming sensation from the 6.9% ABV round out the mid-palate.

◑ Finish

The finish transitions from sweet to notably dry, with lingering herbal hop character and a gentle bittersweet aftertaste. Clean and unhurried, the finish reinforces the beer's elegant profile without harshness.

Serve at 9–12°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

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