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Bischofshof Original 1649

Brauerei Bischofshof
Germany·Lager
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Bischofshof marked 350 years of brewing in Bamberg with this anniversary lager — a smooth, full-bodied Export that honors tradition without fuss. Clear pale gold, it balances soft malt sweetness with a restrained hoppy finish and crisp carbonation that keeps everything lively. Perfect for marking a milestone, or just marking time with something honest.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycleanhoppy
malty
clean
hoppy
mineral
bready
Aroma
The nose is delicate and refined, presenting subtle grain and bread notes characteristic of a well-executed lager malt bill.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bischofshof Original 1649

◎ Appearance

A brilliant pale golden lager with excellent clarity and a glänzende (gleaming) quality that speaks to its crisp character. Fine white head forms with good retention, supported by lively carbonation that creates a cascading visual effect. The color sits at a light 5 SRM, exemplifying the classic Export lager aesthetic.

pale goldenbrilliant claritywhite headhighly carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is delicate and refined, presenting subtle grain and bread notes characteristic of a well-executed lager malt bill. A light noble hop presence adds gentle floral and herbal complexity without dominating the bouquet. Clean fermentation character allows the malt's grainy sweetness to shine through.

grainbreadnoble hopsclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing with pronounced malty sweetness balanced by restrained bitterness (18 IBU). The mid-palate showcases smooth, medium-bodied character with bread and grain flavors developing pleasantly across the palate. A dry, hoppy finish emerges, providing an elegant counterpoint to the malty core.

crisp maltbalanced bitternessgrain forwardhoppy finish

◑ Finish

Clean and dry with lingering hop character that doesn't overstay its welcome. The aftertaste remains refreshing and grain-driven, inviting another sip.

cleandryhoppy
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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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