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Puntigamer is the "beery beer" of Graz, and around 200 million Krügerl of it are poured every year. A pale, full-bodied lager of the full-strength class, brewed in Puntigam from water, barley malt, hops and hop extract at 11.5° original gravity and 5.1% ABV.

ABV
5.1%
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
maltycleanbready
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose is clean and straightforward, leading with soft malt sweetness and a light cereal grain character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Puntigamer

◎ Appearance

Puntigamer presents a clear, pale golden hue with bright luminosity characteristic of the pale lager style. A white, fine-grained head forms readily and clings to the glass walls with good stability. The carbonation is lively and consistent, creating a steady stream of bubbles that sustains the visual appeal throughout service.

pale goldclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is clean and straightforward, leading with soft malt sweetness and a light cereal grain character. Noble hops contribute a subtle, herbal undertone without assertiveness. There is no yeast cloudiness or off-notes; the overall impression is one of restrained, approachable malt-forward aromatics.

soft malt sweetnesscereal grainnoble hopsclean

◐ Taste

On the palate, Puntigamer delivers a full, smooth body with pronounced malt presence that carries through cleanly. The entry is slightly sweet and breadlike, transitioning to a mild bitterness in the mid-palate that remains well-integrated and unobtrusive. The finish is dry and crisp, leaving a refreshing aftertaste without harshness.

full bodymalt-drivensmoothlight bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is quick to medium in length, fading to a dry, slightly grainy dryness. The overall drinking experience remains refreshing and inviting through to the end.

drycrisprefreshing
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
77
Appearance
78
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 Pale 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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