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Höhlengold

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Höhlengold is named for the gold and amber diggers; in the Sauerland people once searched caves for gold. This amber-coloured Lager brings fine honey-caramel tones and biscuit aromas, a subtly fruity, lightly bitter hop finish and a touch of earthy herbs. Sun-ripened grain, spicy blossom honey, crisp bread crust and juicy orange run through aroma and taste. 5.2% ABV, 23 IBU.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter23 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
honeycaramelbready
honey
caramel
bready
orange
herbal
spicy
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced honey and caramel notes, followed by crisp bread-crust and biscuit aromas that speak to careful Malz selection.
also:earthy,fruity,malty
not found:hoppy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Höhlengold

◎ Appearance

Höhlengold presents a clear, bright amber hue with golden undertones that catch the light beautifully. The head forms with moderate density and displays good Schaumhaftung, clinging to the glass in delicate strands as you drink. Carbonation is lively but restrained, appropriate to the style.

golden amberbright claritypersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced honey and caramel notes, followed by crisp bread-crust and biscuit aromas that speak to careful Malz selection. Citrus—particularly orange—emerges alongside subtle herbal and spicy undertones, while a whisper of earthy herbs anchors the profile without dominating.

honey, caramelbready, biscuitorange zestherbal spice

◐ Taste

The palate enters with soft, malty sweetness and a touch of honey that transitions into a bready, slightly grainy mid-palate. The 23 IBU provide restrained bitterness and herbal dryness, allowing the citrus and spice to shine through without harshness. The finish is crisp and erfrischend, with a gentle fruity quality that lingers.

honey sweetnessbread crustsubtle bitternessorange peel

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with earthy herb and a faint orange peel lingering pleasantly on the palate. The aftertaste remains balanced and uncluttered, fading gradually without astringency.

dry, herbalorange fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°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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