Kellerbier

cellar beer

noun KEL-er-beer Rare

Also means

unfiltered lager

Usage Note

Kellerbier is an unfiltered, naturally cloudy lager traditionally served fresh from the brewery cellar (Keller). It has a fuller, yeasty flavour and is associated with Franconian brewery culture. Plural: Kellerbiere.

Examples

"Das naturtrübe Kellerbier schmeckt am besten frisch vom Fass."

Natural Translation

The naturally cloudy cellar beer tastes best fresh from the barrel.

Literal Translation

The naturally cloudy cellar beer tastes best fresh from the barrel.

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