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Schlossberg Hell

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Schlossberg Hell carries a gentle malt note. This lightly yeast-hazy Kellerbier of 5.2 % ABV is fermented cold and matured for a long time in the cellar vault of the Apolda Schlossberg rock. It pours pale yellow from 12.4 % original gravity, and Vereinsbrauerei Apolda suggests roasts and fish dishes alongside it.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyyeastyclean
malty
yeasty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with a clean, soft malt presence—grainy and slightly bread-like without aggressive toastiness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Schlossberg Hell

◎ Appearance

Schlossberg Hell presents a pale yellow hue with a soft, luminous quality befitting its 8 SRM. The beer carries a gentle haze from natural yeast, creating a slightly cloudy appearance that speaks to its unfiltered Kellerbier character. A modest white head forms and holds with fair retention, settling into a fine lace.

pale yellowlightly hazyfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a clean, soft malt presence—grainy and slightly bread-like without aggressive toastiness. Subtle yeast character emerges beneath, contributing a gentle earthiness and a whisper of fresh cellar air. Noble hop work remains restrained in the background, offering delicate herbal notes rather than assertive aromatics.

soft maltbread notessubtle yeast

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty, with a bready, grain-forward palate that builds gently through the mid-section. The 25 IBU provide restrained bitterness that balances without dominating, allowing the malt sweetness to remain prominent. The finish tapers cleanly, with a crisp and slightly yeasty undertone that refreshes without lingering heavily.

malty sweetnessclean bitternesssmooth drinking

◑ Finish

The finish is of moderate length, tapering to a dry, malt-tinged aftertaste with a faint yeasty mineral note. The overall impression is refreshing and sessionable, inviting another sip without satiation.

drymedium length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
76
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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Food Pairing

What to eat with Schlossberg Hell

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