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Stiftsbräu

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Light on the first sip, pale golden, with a fine-pored head and lively carbonation: Stiftsbräu is an Austrian Schankbier with 4.2% ABV, 9.5° original gravity and 17 IBU. Bottom-fermented in Zwettl and sold exclusively through food retail. Serving temperature 6–8 °C.

ABV
4.2%
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
cleanbreadymalty
clean
bready
malty
Aroma
Delicate and restrained on the nose, with a subtle malt foundation offering light grain and barely perceptible noble hop character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Stiftsbräu

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in the glass with excellent clarity and a fine-pored, persistent head. Lively carbonation creates a continuous stream of small bubbles that sustains the foam collar throughout the tasting. The overall presentation is clean and bright, typical of a well-executed Schankbier.

pale goldenfine foambright claritylively carbonation

◌ Aroma

Delicate and restrained on the nose, with a subtle malt foundation offering light grain and barely perceptible noble hop character. No yeast-driven esters or phenols intrude; the aromatic profile remains clean and understated, inviting rather than assertive.

subtle maltnoble hopsgrain notesclean

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and approachable, with a lean malt sweetness that establishes the beer's straightforward character. Mid-palate remains dry and crisp, with minimal lingering sweetness; low bitterness (17 IBU) provides gentle balance without harshness. The palate stays refreshing and light throughout.

lean maltcrispsoft bitternessrefreshing

◑ Finish

Short, clean finish with no bitter aftertaste or cloying residue. The beer fades briskly, leaving the palate dry and ready for the next sip.

shortcleandry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
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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Food Pairing

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