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Wolfshöher Kärwabier

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Kärwabier is the Wolfshöher seasonal for the Franconian village fairs, the Kärwa, and is sold in its own crate alongside the other seasonal specialities. The brewery publishes nothing beyond the name. Tasters describe a golden beer with a fine-bubbled, lasting head and a full malt aroma; the first sip is smooth and easy-drinking. Bready, lightly sweet malt carries the body, while the Hallertau and Hersbruck aroma hops the brewery uses add a restrained herbal note to the finish.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltynoble hopbready
malty
noble hop
bready
herbal
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with a pronounced malt sweetness—bready, soft, and inviting.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wolfshöher Kärwabier

◎ Appearance

A bright golden hue catches the light with clarity and translucence. The head forms fine, tightly knit bubbles that cling to the glass in persistent lacing, building a durable collar that marks each sip.

bright goldenfine-bubbled headlasting lacingtranslucent

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a pronounced malt sweetness—bready, soft, and inviting. Hallertau and Hersbruck hops contribute a restrained herbal and floral backdrop, grounding the aroma without dominating it. The overall impression is one of gentle grain character with noble-hop refinement.

bready maltnoble hopsherbal notessoft sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and approachable, with bready malt delivering the main body and a light sweetness that sits comfortably on the tongue. Mid-palate remains full and creamy, while subtle herbal and noble-hop bitterness emerges in the latter half, providing just enough structure to prevent flatness.

malty bodysmooth-drinkingcreamy mouthfeelherbal finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately crisp, with herbal and hop character lingering into a dry, refreshing fade. A light, bready sweetness persists in the aftertaste.

clean finishrefreshingherbal aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
80
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°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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