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Bergquell Gold

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A pronounced malt aroma leads this 5.1% beer, backed by a full-bodied, spicy note. It is not heavily hopped and tastes less bitter, made for beer lovers who like it less bitter. Brewed with natural, high-quality ingredients only, in Löbau, where Bergquell has been brewing since 1846.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyspicyclean
malty
spicy
clean
Aroma
The nose is immediately dominated by a pronounced malt character, revealing soft grain and biscuit notes backed by a subtle spicy warmth.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bergquell Gold

◎ Appearance

Bergquell Gold presents a bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is lively and even, producing a stable collar of foam that clings to the glass as you drink.

pale goldenclearfine headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by a pronounced malt character, revealing soft grain and biscuit notes backed by a subtle spicy warmth. Noble hops provide a delicate, herbal undertone without any aggressive bittering notes, creating a balanced and inviting entry.

malty grainbiscuit sweetnesssubtle spicesoft herbal notes

◐ Taste

On the palate, this lager expresses its full body through a creamy, smooth malt foundation with gentle spicy tones that sit comfortably mid-palate. The moderate bitterness from low IBU hopping (22 IBU) ensures a clean finish without any harsh edges, making this beer approachable for those who prefer less assertive hop character.

full-bodiedcreamy maltrestrained bitternesssmooth-drinking

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and lingering, with the malt's soft spice gradually fading into a dry, refreshing aftertaste. No astringency or harsh phenolics intrude—just a pleasant, uncluttered conclusion.

dry finishclean aftertastemalt persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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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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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