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Tucher Nürnberger Rotbier

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Tucher Nürnberger Rotbier is one of Germany's elder statements — brewed with four malts including roasted and smoked varieties, it emerges deep red-brown, full-bodied and malty-sweet with a roasty edge that's uniquely its own. Not quite a Dunkel, not quite a smoked beer; feurig-dunkel (fiery-dark) nails it exactly. Nürnberg's signature beer.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber18
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedmaltychocolate
roasted
malty
chocolate
smoky
caramel
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with prominent roasted malt and bread crust notes, underpinned by subtle caramel sweetness and a hint of nutty undertones.
also:dark fruit,toasty,clean,earthy,nutty
not found:hoppy,fruity,spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tucher Nürnberger Rotbier

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany to dark brown in color, characteristic of the Dunkel style and the Röstmalz used in the grist. Clear and bright with excellent clarity, topped with a modest but persistent tan head that displays fine carbonation and good lacing retention.

deep mahoganycleartan headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with prominent roasted malt and bread crust notes, underpinned by subtle caramel sweetness and a hint of nutty undertones. The Urmalz and Röstmalz blend creates an inviting, toasty character that is remarkably clean without any harsh roasted edges or phenolic notes.

roasted maltbread crustcarameltoasty

◐ Taste

The palate opens with smooth, malty richness and well-balanced roasted grain flavors that evoke fresh bread and subtle nuttiness. Mid-palate shows pleasant caramel notes with gentle noble hop bitterness that never overwhelms, maintaining the beer's approachable character throughout its medium body.

maltyroasted grainsmoothgently bitter

◑ Finish

The finish is remarkably clean and dry, with lingering bread and grain notes that fade gracefully without astringency. Mild residual bitterness provides balance while allowing the malt complexity to shine through.

cleandrylingering malt
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
81
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
82
Serve at 7–9°C

Serve at 7–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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What is a Dunkel?

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