Alpirsbacher Spezial
The brewery's founding beer, first brewed in 1880 by Carl Albert Glauner and described by the brewery itself as an export lager, made from about 12.3 degrees Plato of original gravity. Shining gold with a dense, stable head. Honey and light orchard fruit sit over a clearly malty, bready core, with fresh floral hop notes and a spicy, cellar-like touch. The body is round yet slender, and a soft, well-integrated bitterness closes it out.
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AI-generated sensory profile for Alpirsbacher Spezial
Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.
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