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Copper in the glass with a cream-coloured head. Roasted-malt notes of coffee and türkischer Honig, the nougat-like sweet, meet a lively first sip, then dried fruit and chocolate roll in and the finish stays long. 5.6% and 28 IBU from 13.5 °P original gravity and barley malt, bottom-fermented with the brewery's own Mühlviertel yeast strain.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter28 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
roastedchocolatecoffee
roasted
chocolate
coffee
honey
malty
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose leads with roasted malt and coffee, grounded by a honeyed sweetness reminiscent of nougat.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rotschopf

◎ Appearance

Copper-bright and clear, with a persistent cream-coloured head that clings to the glass. The carbonation is lively without being aggressive, reflecting a well-balanced bottom fermentation.

copper-brightcreamy headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with roasted malt and coffee, grounded by a honeyed sweetness reminiscent of nougat. Subtle notes of chocolate and dark dried fruit emerge beneath, layered without harshness by the brewery's own Mühlviertel yeast strain.

roasted maltcoffee, honeydark fruit undertones

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a lively snap before unfolding into roasted and chocolate character. Malty sweetness—coffee, honey, and nougat—moves through the mid-palate, accompanied by dried fruit complexity. The moderate bitterness (28 IBU) frames rather than dominates, leaving a smooth, creamy mouthfeel.

roasted, chocolateyhoneyed malt sweetnessbalanced bitternesscreamy texture

◑ Finish

The finish persists with a gentle warming and lingering roasted-malt notes. Chocolate and coffee fade gradually without astringency or sharp edges.

long, warmingroasted afterglow
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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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