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A naturally cloudy, golden and unfiltered Helles with Mühlviertel aroma hops, Aurora and Saphir: a subtle hop aroma, light bitterness, malty notes and a light touch of acidity. Brewed with time and stillness in honour of the abbey's founding in 1293, which gives the beer its name. 4.9 % ABV.

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
noble hopmaltyhoppy
noble hop
malty
hoppy
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with restrained noble-hop character from Aurora and Saphir, offering subtle floral and herbal notes without assertiveness.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 1293er

◎ Appearance

A radiant golden hue with natural cloudiness from suspended yeast and protein, presenting the characteristic haze of an unfiltered Kellerbier. The head forms with modest density and holds with fair persistence, leaving delicate traces of lacing on the glass. Carbonation appears gentle and even, befitting the style's cellar origins.

golden, naturally hazyfine head retentionsoft carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with restrained noble-hop character from Aurora and Saphir, offering subtle floral and herbal notes without assertiveness. Beneath lies a clean malty foundation with light cereal and grain undertones, anchored by the gentle presence of live yeast. A whisper of acidity completes the profile, suggesting freshness and cellar-age complexity.

subtle noble hopsclean Malzgentle yeast presence

◐ Taste

The palate enters soft and approachable, with a malty, slightly bready core that develops across the mid-palate without heaviness. Noble-hop bitterness integrates smoothly at 25 IBU, providing structure without domination, while a crisp, fine acidity lifts the finish. The overall character remains light and refreshing, with a mineral quality that speaks to the beer's time in stillness.

light malty sweetnessintegrated noble bitternessbrisk acidity

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short, fading with a dry, slightly hoppy aftertaste that lingers for several seconds. A pleasant grain dryness remains on the palate, inviting another sip.

dry, hoppy tailmoderate length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
77
Finish
76
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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