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Chiemseer Braustoff

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Braustoff is the stronger of the two full-strength Chiemseer lagers, an export-style beer with 5.6% alcohol from 12.4 °P. It pours bright golden yellow under firm, fine foam. The brewery speaks of a soft, slightly sweet taste held in check by a balancing bitterness, along with floral hop aromas. Independent tasters note grain, pale bread, straw and a little caramel, grassy hops with a hint of lemon, moderate malt sweetness and a medium body; the hop bitterness shows mainly in the finish.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter22 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
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
floralgrassybready
floral
grassy
bready
caramel
malty
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with layered grain and pale bread notes that anchor the profile, supported by subtle straw-like undertones and a whisper of caramel sweetness.
also:clean
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Chiemseer Braustoff

◎ Appearance

Braustoff presents a bright golden-yellow hue that catches light with crystalline clarity. The beer is crowned with a firm, fine-grained foam head that demonstrates excellent stability and leaves clean lacing on the glass. Carbonation is evident and well-integrated, contributing to a refined visual presentation.

bright golden-yellowfine foam retentioncrystal clear

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with layered grain and pale bread notes that anchor the profile, supported by subtle straw-like undertones and a whisper of caramel sweetness. Floral hop character emerges with grassy elements and a delicate citrus-lemon accent, maintaining freshness without assertiveness. The overall aromatic impression is clean and balanced, neither heavily malt-forward nor aggressively hopped.

grain, pale breadfloral hops, lemon zestsubtle caramel

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and slightly sweet, with moderate malt presence that feels approachable rather than cloying. The mid-palate develops a bready, grainy character balanced by grassy hop bitterness that gradually builds toward the finish. Medium body carries the flavors with smooth integration, and a mineral undertone adds definition without harshness.

soft malt sweetnessgrain, bread, grassbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with hop bitterness asserting itself more prominently in the aftertaste. A light, refreshing drying sensation persists without any lingering harshness, inviting the next sip.

dry, crisp finishhop-driven aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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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