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Braustolz Spezial

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Fine bitterness meets a full-bodied, mild taste in this export-style specialty, brewed from 12.1 °P original gravity to 5.4 % ABV. In Saxony it goes by the nickname Spezi, and its name recognition still dates back to GDR days. Today, Spezi is still the word for a well-kept Braustolz.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyclean
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with restrained noble hop character, offering subtle floral and herbal notes without aggression.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Braustolz Spezial

◎ Appearance

Braustolz Spezial presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A fine white head forms readily and holds with good retention, leaving delicate lacing on the glass as it subsides. Carbonation is evident and well-integrated, contributing to a crisp visual presentation.

pale goldenclearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with restrained noble hop character, offering subtle floral and herbal notes without aggression. A clean, slightly sweet malt foundation provides soft grainy undertones, complemented by a touch of bread-like malt depth. The overall aroma remains balanced and approachable, with no harsh or fermentation-driven elements.

noble hopssoft graincleanbread-like malt

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a full, rounded mouthfeel that carries the beer's 5.4% ABV gracefully. Malt sweetness and a mild, refined bitterness interact harmoniously throughout the mid-palate, creating a smooth drinking experience. The fine bitterness (22 IBU) resolves cleanly without astringency, allowing the malt character to remain prominent and integrated.

full-bodiedrefined bitternessmalty sweetnesssmooth

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium-length, with the subtle bitterness fading gradually into a mildly sweet malt aftertaste. A pleasant dryness emerges without any harsh edges, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

clean finishmedium lengthmildly sweet
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
80
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

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

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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