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Einsiedler Spezialbier hell

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A fine hop aroma and a spicy character: this pale special beer is brewed with somewhat more barley malt and hops, which makes it more robust and spicier. It comes in at 5.2% ABV. Brewed in Einsiedeln by Brauerei Rosengarten, which doubled its production capacity in 1973 and built new fermenting and filter cellars and a new filling plant.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppyspicymalty
hoppy
spicy
malty
noble hop
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced noble hop character, offering refined floral and herbal notes with a subtle spice undertone.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Einsiedler Spezialbier hell

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that adheres well to the glass. The carbonation is brisk and uniform, creating a lively bead that sustains throughout the drinking experience. The overall presentation is bright and inviting, characteristic of a well-crafted pale lager.

pale goldenclearpersistent headbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced noble hop character, offering refined floral and herbal notes with a subtle spice undertone. Beneath the hop aromatics lies a clean malt foundation with soft grain and bread crust elements. The overall impression is balanced and elegant, with no oxidation or off-notes.

noble hop characterfloral and herbalspiced notesclean grain

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and clean, with the malt providing a light, bready sweetness that quickly transitions to a moderate, well-integrated bitterness. Mid-palate shows spice notes alongside the noble hop presence, creating complexity without heaviness. The finish is dry and refreshing, with lingering hop bitterness balanced by restrained malt residue.

crisp entrynoble hop bitternessspice and breaddry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length with a clean, drying sensation that encourages another sip. The aftertaste carries the spiced hop character without becoming harsh or astringent.

medium-lengthclean and dry
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
74
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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