Serial Keller: the Italian Keller Pils that respects the German tradition
Unfiltered, unpasteurized, with notes of bread, honey, and flowers, and a textbook dry finish. Serial Keller from Birrificio Lariano is one of the most faithful Italian craft Keller Pils to the original German style. Available online at Maltese with shipping throughout Italy.
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What is a Keller Pils (Kellerbier)?
The term Keller Pils or Kellerbier refers to an unfiltered and unpasteurized beer typical of the German tradition. Main characteristics:
- Unfiltered: retains yeast and sediments that add aromatic complexity
- Freshness and authenticity: aromas of pale malt, herbal hops, dry finish
- Bottom fermentation: clean and dry on the palate, with soft carbonation
- Color: golden, often slightly hazy
Keller Pils vs Zwickelbier vs Landbier: the differences
- Kellerbier/Keller Pils: unfiltered, pale or golden lager, herbal character and dry finish; retains sediments and yeast
- Zwickelbier: an even younger and fresher version of Kellerbier, more cloudy, fresh aroma and sometimes less bitter
- Landbier: Bavarian term for "country beer," often simple and malty; can be filtered or unfiltered depending on the producer
They all share the idea of freshness and authenticity — the best way to understand them is to taste them. Start with Serial Keller.
Food pairings
- Light dishes: salads with fresh cheeses, grilled fish
- German cuisine: sausages, roasted potatoes, schnitzel
- Fatty or fried foods: bitterness and dryness cleanse the palate
- Fresh or semi-aged cheeses
- Artisanal snacks and dried meat strips for an authentic aperitif
How to serve a Keller Pils
- Temperature: 6–8 °C to enhance freshness and cereal aromas
- Glass: pint or Pils glass — discover tasting glasses on Maltese
- Pouring: slowly, tilted, to preserve the foam and avoid dispersing suspended yeast
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