Zichovec - Roggenbier 13

Roggenbier, or rye beer, has a long history in Germany, but it was interrupted for a time by brewing regulations and changing tastes. And because our head brewer Martin is a lover of rye, we decided to bring this forgotten style back to life in its most authentic form. The use of a high proportion of rye malt—in our case over 50%—which has a lower gluten content and a higher proportion of beta-glucans, gives the beer a full and naturally cloudy body with a characteristic breadiness, spiciness, and delicate viscosity that distinguishes Roggenbier from classic barley beers. We fermented it with classic top-fermenting Bavarian wheat beer yeast. This gives it a typical ester-phenolic profile – expect subtle notes of banana, clove, and vanilla, which beautifully complement the spiciness of the rye. Thanks to gentle hopping with Žatec semi-early red hops, we have maintained low bitterness and allowed the malt tones to stand out. Archiv Roggenbier is a beer that does not seek attention, but deserves it. A quiet companion for long evenings, telling the story of an almost forgotten beer craft with every sip.