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Sternquell Kellerbier

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The recipe for Sternquell Kellerbier dates back to 1857 and has been refined over the years by the brewery's brewmasters. Unfiltered and brewed at 12.2 degrees Plato, it pours hazy and amber. The aroma recalls fresh bread, toasted grain and a light caramel note, with a faint yeasty touch. The palate is soft and full, the hops stay in the background with a gentle herbal edge, and the finish is round and smooth.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
breadytoastycaramel
bready
toasty
caramel
herbal
malty
yeasty
Aroma
The nose leads with fresh bread and toasted grain notes, supported by a subtle caramel sweetness that rounds out the malt-forward profile.
also:clean
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sternquell Kellerbier

◎ Appearance

This Kellerbier presents a hazy amber pour with a warm, golden-orange hue that reflects its unfiltered nature and 8 SRM specification. The cloudiness stems from suspended yeast and protein matter, giving the beer a characterful, lived-in appearance that is typical of the cellar beer tradition. A modest white head forms and recedes gradually, leaving fine lacing on the glass.

hazy amberunfilteredfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fresh bread and toasted grain notes, supported by a subtle caramel sweetness that rounds out the malt-forward profile. A light yeasty undertone adds complexity, while noble hop character remains restrained in the background. These aromas work in harmony to create an inviting, approachable nose without aggressive or dominant single notes.

fresh breadtoasted grainlight caramelsubtle yeast

◐ Taste

On the palate, Sternquell Kellerbier delivers a soft, full-bodied mouthfeel that aligns with its 12.2 degree Plato gravity. The hop bitterness is gentle and herbaceous, never sharp or assertive, allowing the malt sweetness and yeast-derived complexity to remain in focus. The overall impression is balanced and drinkable, with no harsh edges or excessive bitterness.

soft mouthfeelgentle hopherbal edgefull-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is round and smooth, fading gracefully without lingering bitterness or astringency. A subtle malt sweetness carries through to the aftertaste, leaving a clean and approachable conclusion that invites another sip.

smoothcleanmalt sweetness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
76
Finish
78
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

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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.

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