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Gailtålerin

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Gailtålerin is a 4.9% helles lager from Loncium, brewed in Mauthen in Carinthia's Gailtal. The beer is filled in the brewery's former hay barn; the brewery stands where Alois Planner's great-grandfather brewed in the family inn until 1903. Around 16 beers run year-round at Loncium.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanbreadymalty
clean
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose is understated and clean, with soft bready notes from well-balanced Pilsner malts.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gailtålerin

◎ Appearance

Gailtålerin presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A fine white head forms readily and clings to the glass with delicate lacing. The carbonation is lively and persistent, evident in a steady stream of fine bubbles.

pale goldencrystalline clarityfine white headbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is understated and clean, with soft bready notes from well-balanced Pilsner malts. A subtle herbal whisper from noble hops provides gentle structure without dominating. The overall impression is refined and approachable, with no aggressive or off-character aromas.

bready maltgentle noble hopclean, restrained

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and light-bodied, with a gentle malty sweetness that never turns cloying. The mid-palate shows characteristic bready character with a crisp backbone from restrained Edelhopfen bitterness. The 18 IBU sits well in balance, supporting structure without claiming the spotlight.

smooth malt sweetnesscrisp backbonelight body

◑ Finish

The finish is refreshingly dry and clean, with lingering bready notes that fade gracefully. A subtle bitter edge provides closure without any harsh or astringent character.

dry, cleanbready fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
77
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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