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Astra Urtyp

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Finely spicy and mild at 4.9% ABV: Astra Urtyp is the brand's original from 1909. The brewery calls it a cool Hamburger with heart. Hamburg is also where the Bavaria-St. Pauli brewery stood until it closed in 2003, and the Astra St. Pauli Brauerei at Nobistor 16 now pours Astra on the Kiez again.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold2
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
spicyclean
spicy
clean
Aroma
The nose presents a subtle malty sweetness with hints of grain and a whisper of honey.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Astra Urtyp

◎ Appearance

Pale golden color with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A fine, persistent white head forms quickly and clings to the glass walls with delicate lacing. Carbonation is visible and lively throughout.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white head

◌ Aroma

The nose presents a subtle malty sweetness with hints of grain and a whisper of honey. Noble hops contribute a light herbal note without dominance. Clean and composed, with no sulfur or off-odors—characteristic of careful fermentation.

soft malt sweetnessnoble hopsclean lager character

◐ Taste

Crisp and refreshing entry with a dry, clean palate. Malty notes sit comfortably in the mid-palate, offering a touch of bread-like warmth and gentle honey undertones. Bitterness is restrained and refined, finishing dry without astringency.

crisp maltzdry finishrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

Medium-short and clean, with a lingering dry mineral quality. No heavy aftertaste; the beer fades gracefully with a faint bread note and subtle noble hop spice.

dry, cleanmineral fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
77
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.

Stein

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

Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.

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About Lager

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What is a Lager?

Euro Pale Lagers are clean, refreshing lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 10–25. Soft malt sweetness, light hop bitterness and high carbonation make them supremely drinkable.

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