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Appenzeller Quöllfrisch Hell

Brauerei Locher
Switzerland·Helles Lager·Rank 13 of 17 · The Best Swiss Lagers
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Switzerland's most beloved regional lager — 'Quöllfrisch' means spring-fresh in Appenzell dialect. Brewed from pure Pilsner malt and three hop varieties from Stammheim and Hallertau. Lagered up to 3 months in the rock cellars beneath the Alpstein for perfect balance. Mild, lightly fruity, and refreshingly balanced. 39,919 Untappd ratings at 3.2.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold2
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycleannoble hop
malty
clean
noble hop
mineral
fruity
hoppy
Aroma
Inviting and restrained nose of soft Pilsner malt with a gentle bready sweetness, complemented by subtle herbal and floral notes from the noble hops.
also:bready
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Appenzeller Quöllfrisch Hell

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass in delicate lacing. Bright and luminous in the glass, with steady carbonation evident in a stream of small bubbles rising through the liquid.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white foam

◌ Aroma

Inviting and restrained nose of soft Pilsner malt with a gentle bready sweetness, complemented by subtle herbal and floral notes from the noble hops. A faint mineral quality emerges beneath, clean and fresh without aggressive hoppiness or fruit esters.

Pilsner maltherbal hopmineral character

◐ Taste

Crisp, clean entry with a malty foundation that speaks to the pure grain base and extended lagering in cool rock cellars. Mid-palate remains dry and balanced, with restrained noble-hop bitterness (18 IBU) and a whisper of delicate fruit that never overwhelms the cereal sweetness.

crisp, drymalt-drivensubtle bitterness

◑ Finish

Short to medium finish with a lingering mineral dryness and a faint noble-hop bite. Clean and refreshing, leaving the palate open for the next sip.

dry finishmineral aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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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