Kulmbacher Mönchshof Kellerbier

Brewed by Kulmbacher Brauerei (Schörghuber)
Style: Zwickel/Keller/Landbier
Kulmbach, Germany

Deep slightly hazy full gold. Beige head dissipates to a thin cap that leaves lovely lace. Rich, pure lovely malty goodness on the nose. There is a warmth to the malt that I’ve rarely encountered. Absolutely captivating. Medium full in the mouth. Again, intense, pure malt flavors dominate. There’s some mineral supporting, and some bitterness keeping it in check, but this is all about the malt. Such a gorgeous balancing act. Very low carbonation gives a velvety impression as the malt seeps into every corner of your mouth. I could drink this beer forever.

May have the wrong beer, thought it was called "Kellerbrau", and I hope I’m wrong, because I’m usually at least SOMEWHAT in step with the website’s ratings

Poured from a 16.9 oz bottle, this Keller is possibly one of the most ’drinkable’ lagers ever produced. sweet caramel malt, subtle natural carbonation and the complete lack of any bitterness means you’ll finish this sweet cloudy apricot concoction far quicker than you’d imagine. It’s definitely worth a try if you’ve never had one!

Poured great with a super foamy rocky head that lasts, with plenty of lace. As soon as I popped the swing-top cap I could smell caramel. Upon tasting my first sip the distinct caramel character gave way to caramel malt balanced with hop. Nice beer. Not heavy character, but a beer that a person could develop a fondness for. Got it as a sample of a beer soon to be stocked at Bodega downtown La Crosse.

Dark brown pour with a nice head. A bit of cool copper vegetal sweetness in the nose precedes a great body and flavor upon drinking, with perfectly balanced german malts and hops. Terrifically easy drinking. A very solid beer, it’s a shame I only had this for the first time now. Would recommend as a very early beer to drink for any wannabe beer geek. Shows off German brewing very well.

Pours hazy gold into a stein. Fluffy off-white head quickly subsides to skim surface. Crisp caramel upfront with a smooth malty middle and a lasting hop finish.

50 cl Flip-top bottle. Pours a beautiful copper color. Very pleasing to the eye. I enjoy watching this bier settle. Nice thick foamy head. No overpowering taste. Hints of honey, caramel, and malt. A solid showing from our friends in Kulmbach and I wish this style was popular in the states. A good bier and a great style. Prost!

Bottle: Hazy dark orange, offwhite head, aroma has rich chocolate wood with some earthy hops, creamy texture with mellow carbonation, starts and ends lightly sweet, with a light watery ending.