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Puntigamer Panther

Brauerei Puntigam
Austria·Pale Lager
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The panther is the heraldic animal of the Styrian "Green March", and this pale, bottom-fermented premium lager carries it on the label and in its name. Full-bodied, brewed at 12.1° original gravity to 5.2% ABV. Head brewer Johannes Eregger names it his favourite from Puntigam.

ABV
5.2%
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
cleanmaltybready
clean
malty
bready
Aroma
Clean and malt-forward on the nose, with delicate grainy and slightly bready notes at the center.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Puntigamer Panther

◎ Appearance

Pale golden color with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A dense, off-white head forms with good initial retention and stable Schaumkleiden that persist throughout the glass. Fine carbonation is evident in steady streams of bubbles.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Clean and malt-forward on the nose, with delicate grainy and slightly bready notes at the center. Subtle noble hop character emerges in the background, contributing a mild herbal and floral whisper without assertiveness. The overall impression is refined and straightforward, free of any fruity or yeasty notes.

grainy maltbreadysubtle noble hopsclean

◐ Taste

Full-bodied palate with a smooth, rounded malt character that dominates from the initial entry. A gentle sweetness balances with restrained bitterness (22 IBU), creating an approachable and harmonious profile. The finish dries gradually, leaving a clean, slightly crisp sensation without harshness.

smooth maltfull bodyrestrained bitternessbalanced

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and relatively dry, with lingering malty sweetness that fades gracefully. A refreshing crispness persists, inviting another sip.

clean dry finishmalty lingeringrefreshing
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
77
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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