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Rieder Stelzhamer

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Hearty, full-bodied and moreish, a bottom-fermented beer with a down-to-earth, agreeable character. It was brewed as a jubilee beer for the 200th birthday of Franz Stelzhamer, the Innviertel dialect poet, in keeping with the Ried brewery's habit of folding regional events into its beers. Water, barley malt and hops go into it.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter23 IBU
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 carries a straightforward malt character with soft, grainy notes and a light honey sweetness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rieder Stelzhamer

◎ Appearance

Pale golden yellow with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that settles into fine lacing along the glass. The carbonation is lively and sustained, creating a clean and inviting presentation. A classically proportioned Helles that presents itself without pretension.

pale goldclearfine lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose carries a straightforward malt character with soft, grainy notes and a light honey sweetness. Noble hops contribute a gentle floral and herbal undertone without dominating. The overall impression is restrained and balanced, reflecting the beer's accessible, regional character.

grainy maltsoft honeynoble hopherbal notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a full, slightly sweet malt body that carries soft grain flavors and a delicate honey note through the mid-palate. Moderate bittering from noble hops arrives cleanly without harshness, providing structure and balance. The mouthfeel is smooth and round, inviting another sip.

full-bodiedsweet maltmoderate bitternesssmooth

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with the bitterness lingering gently without overstaying. A pleasant grain and honey warmth fades into a crisp, refreshing aftertaste that leaves the palate ready for food or the next glass.

clean finishdryrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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