7. Amber Bitter European Beer

요약

• 7A(Vienna Lager) 몰트의 복잡함이 강조된 데일리비어. 현지에선 멸종위기고 멕시코에 자리잡았다고...   
• 7B(Altbier) (북독일서부)뒤셀도르프 전통 맥주. '알트'란 old란 뜻으로 하면발효 효모가 분리되기 전 맥주라는 뜻. 하면발효 효모의 특징을 상당수 가짐   
• 7C(Kellerbier) Keller=cellar라는 뜻으로, 과거엔 묵은 저장맥주를 의미했으나 지금은 라거링중인 저장통에서 바로 따라마시는 언필터드 영비어를 뜻함. 프랑켄(바이에른 북부)전통은 언필터드 메르첸이었으나 현재 대부분의 켈러비어=언필터드 뮌헨 헬레스를 뜻함. 여름의 축제맥주  

7A. Vienna Lager

Aroma

• malt aroma: moderately-intense
• hop aroma: low to none
• clean larger character
• a significant caramel or roasted aroma is inappropriate

Appearance

• light reddish amber~copper color
• bright clarity
• large, off-white, persistent head

Flavor

• malt flavor: forefront, w/o significant caramel or roasted flavors
• hop flavor: low to none
• hop bitterness: firm enough
• clean fermentation character

Mouthfeel

• medium-light to medium body
• moderate carbonation

Style comparison

• w/ Marzen: lighter malt, slightly less body, slightly more bitter, less intense, more balanced
• w/ Marzen, Festbier: lower alcohol 
• w/ Czech Amber Lager: less rich, less malty, less hop-centered 

Comment and History

everyday beer. American versions can be a bit stronger, drier and more bitter. many modern examples use adjuncts which lessen the rich malt complexity. developed in Vienna in 1841, became popular in the mid-late 1800s. now nearly extinct in its area of origin, the style continues in Mexico.

7B. Altbier

Aroma

• malt aroma: clean yet robust, complex of grainy rich 
• hop aroma: moderate to low, peppery, spicy, floral, herbal and perfumy character associated with Saazer-type hops

Appearance

• light amber~deep copper
• brilliant clarity
• thick, creamy, long-lasting off-white head

Flavor

• malt flavor: moderate
• hop flavor: moderate to low
• hop bitterness: low 
• no roasted malt flavors or harshness

Mouthfeel

• medium body
• medium to medium-high carbonation
• astringency low to none

Style comparison

• w/ International amber lagers: more bitter and malty
• w/ California common: similar but not in ingredients

Comment and History

top-fermented lagered beer. the traditional style of beer from Dussedorf. "Alt" refers to the "old" style brewing(using top-fermenting yeast). predates the isolation of bottom-fermenting yeast strains.

7C. Kellerbier

Comments and History

young, unfiltered, unpasteurized versions of the traditional German beer styles, traditionally served on tap from the largering vessel. "Kellerbier" means "cellar beer". Originally, Kellerbier referred to any Lager beer being matured in the caves or cellars under the brewery. In the 19th century, Kellerbier was a strong, aged beer meant to last the summer. the term shifted to describing special beers that served young, directly from the cellar or lagering vessel.

Pale Kellerbier

Aroma

• malt aroma: grainy sweet, clean 
• hop aroma: moderately-low to moderately-high spicy, floral, or herbal 

Appearance

• medium yellow to pale gold color
• slight haze to moderately cloudy
• creamy white head with good persistence

Flavor

• malt: moderately malty
• hop: low to moderately-high spicy, floral, or herbal 
• hop bitterness: moderate
• very low to moderate diacetyl, overwhelming diacetyl is not appropriate 

Mouthfeel

• medium body
• low to medium carbonation

Style comparison

• w/ Munich Helles or German lagers: young, unfiltered, unpasteurized version  

Comments and History

most pale Kellerbiers are young, unfiltered, unpasteurized versions of Munich Helles beer. modern adaptation from the traditional Franconian style, using Helles instead of Marzen. today, a popular summer season beer.

Amber Kellerbier

Aroma

• malt aroma: moderate intensity
• hop aroma: moderately-low to moderate spicy, peppery
• caramel, biscuity, or roasted malt aroma is inappropriate 

Appearance

• gold~deep reddish-amber
• moderately cloudy to clear depending on age
• low carbonation and very low head

Flavor

• malt: initial malt flavor
• hop: low to moderately-high 
• hop bitterness: moderate to moderately-high 
• noticeable caramel or roasted malt flavors are inappropriate 

Mouthfeel

• medium body
• medium carbonation

Style comparison

• w/ Munich Helles or Marzen: young, unfiltered, unpasteurized, hoppier version  

History

many breweries in Franconia would use some of this young beer during the summer months, for festivals such as the Annafest(est. 1840) in July in Forchheim.