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Puntigamer Winterbier

Brauerei Puntigam
Austria·Lager
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A winter special that pours from early November until February, in a bright, glowing amber. Full-bodied, brewed at 13.8° original gravity and 6.0% ABV from water, barley malt, hops and hop extract.

ABV
6.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
malty
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, rounded malt character—bread, light caramel, and a hint of honey sweetness dominate the profile.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Puntigamer Winterbier

◎ Appearance

Puntigamer Winterbier presents a bright, glowing amber hue characteristic of its seasonal release. The clarity is excellent, with a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is moderate and even, creating a gentle visual liveliness.

bright amberexcellent claritypersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, rounded malt character—bread, light caramel, and a hint of honey sweetness dominate the profile. Noble hop varieties contribute a subtle spice and herbal backdrop without aggression. A clean lager fermentation keeps the aromatics tidy and inviting, free from yeast-driven esters.

malty sweetnessnoble hop spicebread, caramel notes

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, delivering the promised depth from the 13.8° original gravity. The mid-palate emphasizes clean malt sweetness with low bitterness (22 IBU), creating an approachable, drink-friendly character. Finish is gentle and balanced, with no sharp edges or astringency.

full-bodiedlow bitternessmalt-forward

◑ Finish

The finish is warm and lingering without being heavy, with a subtle malty sweetness that persists gently. Clean lager character ensures no off-notes or cloying residue.

warm, lingeringclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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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