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Wimitz Rotbier

Wimitzbräu
Austria·Rotbier
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Red-orange with a fine opal haze: a light smell of malt and caramel, malty on the first sip with a light caramel note and a balanced bitterness, süffig overall. The bottom-fermented organic beer was brewed for the tenth anniversary of Wimitz, a brewery that has been making beer in the Wimitzgraben valley since 2011 without filtration or pasteurisation.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycaramelclean
malty
caramel
clean
Aroma
The nose is restrained and inviting, leading with soft malt and light caramel notes.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wimitz Rotbier

◎ Appearance

Pours a clear red-orange hue with a fine opal haze throughout, characteristic of an unfiltered lager. The head is modest but stable, with gentle lacing on the glass. Carbonation appears well-integrated and moderate.

red-orangefine hazestable head

◌ Aroma

The nose is restrained and inviting, leading with soft malt and light caramel notes. A touch of breadiness rounds out the profile, with no aggressive hop character. The unfiltered nature adds a subtle earthy undertone without dominating.

malt-forwardcaramel sweetnessgentle and clean

◐ Taste

Entry is malty with immediate caramel presence, settling into a well-balanced middle palate where noble hop bitterness emerges without harshness. The finish remains dry and slightly grainy, with the 28 IBUs providing structure rather than dominance. Süffig character invites repeated sips.

malty bodybalanced bitternessclean and drinkable

◑ Finish

The aftertaste lingers gently with residual caramel and a faint grain-driven dryness. Clean lager character persists without astringency, leaving the palate refreshed.

dry finishgentle fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
77
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°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 Rotbier

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