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Smells Like Bean Spirit

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Bread and distinct coffee tones carry this cloudy, unfiltered Keller lager, which matured for extra long on Ethiopian arabica. Floral notes and a reddish glow round out a classic German style. The beer is brewed from water, barley malt, coffee and hops at 12.2 °Plato and reaches 5.2% ABV. It tastes best at 5 to 7 °C.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Mild14 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
coffeebreadyfloral
coffee
bready
floral
malty
clean
Aroma
Coffee dominates the nose with prominent Ethiopian arabica tones that are earthy and slightly cocoa-inflected.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Smells Like Bean Spirit

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with a distinctive hazy, unfiltered presentation characteristic of the Kellerbier style. The cloudiness stems from native yeast in suspension, lending the beer a soft, approachable visual character. Head retention is moderate, with delicate lacing that fades gradually.

pale goldenhazy, unfilteredmoderate head

◌ Aroma

Coffee dominates the nose with prominent Ethiopian arabica tones that are earthy and slightly cocoa-inflected. Beneath lies a clean, bready maltiness that grounds the profile, complemented by subtle floral notes that add dimension without overshadowing the coffee character. The overall impression is restrained and well-integrated, avoiding sharpness.

coffee-forwardbready, cleanfloral undertones

◐ Taste

The palate opens with gentle coffee and grain sweetness, the Malz providing a soft, slightly sweet foundation without heaviness. Mid-palate reveals the floral character more clearly, while the coffee persists as the dominant thread. Bitterness is minimal at 14 IBU, allowing malt and adjunct flavors to occupy the foreground; the finish is crisp and clean, with no lingering harshness.

coffee-drivensoft malt sweetnesslow bitterness, crisp

◑ Finish

A short to medium, clean finish that emphasizes the beer's refreshing character. The coffee note recedes to a whisper, leaving behind a dry, slightly grain-tinged aftertaste with no astringency.

dry, cleancoffee lingers briefly
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
74
Finish
77
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?

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