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Frankenlagerstein

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Fruity esters, citrus peel and pine sit in a silky body. The beer is a hybrid of traditions: a wheat-heavy grist of the kind used for Hefeweizen, fermented cold with Kölsch yeast, then dry-hopped with buckets of American Cascade. The brewery describes it as a sinister amalgamation of brewing traditions, brought to life in a fit of madness. 4.1% ABV.

ABV
4.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitywheathoppy
fruity
wheat
hoppy
piney
citrusy
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced fruity esters and wheat grain notes, immediately followed by fresh citrus peel and a distinctive piney resin character from the dry-hop addition.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Frankenlagerstein

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with measured retention. The carbonation is crisp and visible, lending the beer a lively, inviting presentation without excessive turbulence.

pale goldenclear, brightpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced fruity esters and wheat grain notes, immediately followed by fresh citrus peel and a distinctive piney resin character from the dry-hop addition. American Cascade hops dominate the top notes with herbal, floral undertones that integrate seamlessly with the grain-forward foundation.

fruity esterswheat graincitrus peelpiney resinCascade hops

◐ Taste

The palate presents a silky, refined mouthfeel with crisp grain character and a balanced interplay of wheat sweetness and hop bitterness. Mid-palate brings forward layers of citrus and pine alongside subtle fruity complexity, while the finish remains clean and refreshing without astringency. At 22 IBU, the bitterness frames rather than dominates the flavor profile.

silky mouthfeelwheat-forwardcitrus, pine balanceclean bitternesscrisp grain

◑ Finish

The finish is moderately dry and lingering, with resinous hop notes fading gradually into a light, grain-driven sweetness. The aftertaste remains refreshing and inviting, encouraging another sip.

moderately dryresinous fadegrain-sweet lingering
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stange

The right glass focuses the aroma and maintains carbonation — enhancing everything that makes this beer worth drinking.

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About Kölsch

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