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Speciality beers

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Altbier

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Stike

since 1850
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Brewed in Düsseldorf
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The exclusive speciality Altbier

It has already won the gold medal twice at the European Beer Star. The taste is characterised by a pronounced, full-bodied taste with a delicate hoppy aroma. The elegant hop bitterness is harmoniously balanced with a light, malty sweetness. Clear caramel notes and light roasted aromas are perceptible in the finish – a top-class speciality Altbier. However, the bitterness does not linger. The harmonious finish leaves you looking forward to the next sip and encourages you to keep drinking.

Alc. 5.0 % vol.

Appearance

Amber to chestnut brown, clear, with a stable, fine-pored light foam.

Aroma

Malty with clear caramel notes and light roasted aromas reminiscent of dark chocolate.

Goes well with

Grilled dishes, salads with a light dressing, stews, full-flavoured semi-hard cheese, mature Gouda chocolate with nuts.

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STIKE

Uniquely brewed, only available in March October
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Stike

Original Schlüssel Stike is a speciality Altbier that we only brew twice a year. Served exclusively at our traditional Stike evenings in March and October, it is a real highlight for beer lovers.

The initial taste is malty, followed by intense notes of roasted malt, caramel and coffee, which overlay the strong hop bitterness. In the finish, the fine aroma of Hallertau Perle and Hallertau traditional hops comes to the fore. With an original gravity of 14% and an extended maturing time, the Stike beer has a particularly full body. Like our Original Schlüssel, the “Stike” is fermented by hand in an open vat and brewed using only the best ingredients.

Stike is occasionally available in shops too – a rare experience not to be missed.

Alc. 6.5 % vol.

Appearance

Mahogany brown, clear, with a stable foam.

Aroma

Intense roasted aromas, bready with notes of dark chocolate.

Goes well with

Steak, braised meat, goose and game. Full-flavoured mountain cheese and hard cheese. Dark chocolate pralines and Lebkuchen (German gingerbread).

Prohibitively good

A secret that everyone wants to share

The tradition of Stike goes back to the inventive spirit of hungry monks: during Lent, they secretly brewed a strong beer to fortify themselves despite the abbot’s ban. Hence the name “Stike” – from “stickum”, which means “secret”.

Today, we no longer brew the “Stike” beer secretly, but we still follow the old tradition: more malt, roasted malt and hops give the strong 6.5% vol. beer its intense taste that is full of character.

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Hop symphony

“Hop Symphony” Limited Edition 2019 – (no longer available)

The craft beer fan community has been growing worldwide for years. In Germany, too, you can now find a “craft beer corner” in almost every drinks market. For the second time since 2017, the “Zum Schlüssel” brewery has met this growing demand with an elaborately produced strong beer. At 6.5% alcohol by volume, it is significantly stronger than the “Original Schlüssel”.

“Hop Symphony” is the perfect accompaniment to grilled meat, braised dishes and spicy sauces, as well as for piquant-spicy semi-hard cheese and soft cheese.

Alc. 6,5 % Vol.

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Production

The brewers used fine specialty malts, four different hop varieties (Hallertau Tradition, Hallertau Perle, Aramis and Centennial) and a traditional brewing process with open fermentation and long storage. Complemented by dry hopping, the result is a balanced, hoppy yet pleasantly bitter brown ale that is characterized by its excellent drinkability.

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Details

– A balanced and hoppy brown ale
– High drinkability
– Open fermentation and dry hopping
– Clear filtered: amber / hazelnut brown (34 EBC)
– Alcohol content: alc. 6.5% vol.
– Original wort: 14.5%

Brewery tour

We would be delighted to show you the premises and facilities where Original Schlüssel is brewed. We have also put together a brewery experience that will introduce you to the top-fermented, artisanal brewing method in a relaxed and sociable atmosphere.