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Allgäu Stoff

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A bottom-fermented Helles from the Allgäu on 11.7 degrees Plato, pale straw-gold in the glass. The balance leans slightly towards the hops: Hallertauer Herkules, Tradition and Spalter Select give a floral, lightly herbal aroma with a touch of lemon peel, set against a clean base of fresh bread and grain. The body is lean and the carbonation lively, and at 20 IBU it finishes crisp and dry.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
floralnoble hopherbal
floral
noble hop
herbal
bready
citrusy
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with the signature floral and herbal character of the noble hop blend—Hallertauer Herkules, Tradition, and Spalter Select weave together into a soft, refined expression.
also:malty
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Allgäu Stoff

◎ Appearance

Pale straw-gold in the glass, bright and clear with excellent transparency. A dense, fine-grained head forms and maintains good retention, leaving delicate lacing on the sides of the glass. The lively carbonation is visible as a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the body.

pale straw-goldbright and clearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with the signature floral and herbal character of the noble hop blend—Hallertauer Herkules, Tradition, and Spalter Select weave together into a soft, refined expression. Citrus notes of lemon peel emerge from underneath, while a clean backdrop of fresh bread and grain provides grounding. The overall impression is delicate and herbaceous rather than assertive.

noble hopsfloral and herballemon peelfresh bread

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and slightly grainy, with a lean malt foundation that supports the hop profile without heaviness. Mid-palate reveals the herbal and citrus dimension carried from the aroma, balanced by a bready sweetness that never becomes cloying. The 20 IBU dry hopping imparts a crisp, mineral-like bitterness that keeps the palate refreshed.

crisp bitternesslean bodyherbal finishdry

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium in length, clean and drying on the palate. A lingering herbal note and subtle citrus fade into a refreshingly bitter aftertaste.

dry finishherbal aftertasterefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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Food Pairing

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