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Falstaff

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Faintly malty with light floral hops on the nose; the taste brings a sweet malt note, plenty of bitterness and a champagne-like sparkle. Rather slim in body, it ends distinctly hop-bitter. The brewery, in the Vitzthum family's hands since 1906, built a new brewhouse in 1981, among Austria's first with computer control.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppymaltyfloral
hoppy
malty
floral
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with restrained malty sweetness, gently complemented by light floral hop notes that suggest noble variety character without assertiveness.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Falstaff

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass in delicate lacing. The carbonation is lively and visible, contributing to the beer's bright, effervescent presentation typical of a well-crafted Helles.

pale goldcrisp carbonationpersistent head lace

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with restrained malty sweetness, gently complemented by light floral hop notes that suggest noble variety character without assertiveness. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with a refined restraint that underscores the beer's elegant simplicity.

faint malt sweetnesslight floral hopsnoble hop character

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a soft malt foundation and develops into a pronounced hop-driven bitterness that builds steadily through the mid-palate. The texture is clean and crisp, with a champagne-like effervescence that heightens the perceptive sharpness; the body remains intentionally slim and refreshing rather than substantial.

sweet malt entrybuilding hop bitternesschampagne-like sparklecrisp finish

◑ Finish

The finish is distinctly hop-bitter with a clean, dry conclusion. The aftertaste lingers with a pleasant herbal edge and fades without residual sweetness.

dry hop finishherbal aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
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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