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Freistädter Lager

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A light lager that revives an Austrian invention of the 19th century: sparkling gold under a soft white head, with a fine, fresh scent where hop notes with a lovely aroma dominate. The entry is refreshing, the drinkability convincing, backed by a good body and a subtle hop note. 3.9% and 24 IBU from 9.8 °P original gravity and barley malt.

ABV
3.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter24 IBU
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppynoble hopclean
hoppy
noble hop
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose is fresh and inviting, dominated by noble hop notes that convey a clean, herbal character with subtle floral undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Freistädter Lager

◎ Appearance

Brilliant pale gold under a soft, dense white head that settles to a fine collar. The beer is crystal clear, with lively carbonation visible as a steady stream of fine bubbles. The head retention is excellent, leaving delicate lacing on the glass.

pale goldcrisp white headbrilliant clarityfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is fresh and inviting, dominated by noble hop notes that convey a clean, herbal character with subtle floral undertones. Delicate malt sweetness provides a restrained, understated backbone without demanding attention. The overall impression is one of aromatic balance and refinement.

noble hopsherbal, floralclean nosesoft malt

◐ Taste

The entry is immediately refreshing, with a crisp bite that awakens the palate. The mid-palate shows restraint and smoothness—a light body carries gentle hop bitterness that integrates seamlessly with understated malty notes. The 24 IBU contribute definition without aggression, allowing the beer's drinkability to shine.

crisp entrysmooth-drinkingsubtle hop bitternesslight body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short, leaving behind a faint noble hop memory and a whisper of malt sweetness. The aftertaste is dry without harshness, inviting another sip.

clean finishdry aftertasterefreshing
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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