Neuzeller Hell is a mild, easy-drinking pale lager from the Neuzelle Monastery Brewery in Brandenburg, which stands for its over 500-year tradition and whose origins date back to 1589, when Emperor Rudolf II allowed the monks of the Neuzelle Cistercian Monastery to brew beer. The bottom-fermented beer with 5% ABV is brewed from water, barley malt, and hops and appears clear and golden yellow in the glass with a strong, white foam crown. The aroma recalls grain and white bread, and on the palate, it is light yet full-bodied, with a well-rounded malt body, fine malt notes, and mild hop bitterness, creating a harmonious interplay of sweet and bitter nuances. The pleasant, restrained bitterness and easy-drinking character make this pale lager a pleasing, uncomplicated beer, which the brewery describes as a "Märkisches Mildes." Bottled in a 0.5-liter bottle, it contains gluten-containing grains and pairs well with light dishes, snacks, and social occasions.
