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Clemens Spezial

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Malt, caramel and honey join a fresh hop note in the aroma; on the palate it is full-bodied and soft, with light roast flavours that return in a gentle finish. Crystal-clear amber under fine, pale beige foam, 5.4 %. It follows the beer that founder Clemens Härle first brewed in the brewhouse of this brewery in 1897, the year the Leutkirch brewery began.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelhoneyroasted
caramel
honey
roasted
hoppy
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with soft malt and caramel sweetness, accompanied by gentle honey notes that recall the beer's heritage.
not found:juicy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Clemens Spezial

◎ Appearance

Crystal-clear amber body with bright, luminous character under fine pale beige foam. Head retention is steady and even, with delicate lacing that clings to the glass. The carbonation appears measured and refined, befitting a classical lager of this character.

crystal-clear amberfine pale beige headeven lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft malt and caramel sweetness, accompanied by gentle honey notes that recall the beer's heritage. Fresh hop character emerges on the back, providing a light floral and herbal counterpoint without dominating the composition. The overall aromatics are balanced and inviting, with no harsh alcohol or sharp edges.

caramel malthoney sweetnessfresh hop notebalanced

◐ Taste

Full-bodied and soft on the palate, with prominent caramel and honey flavours that establish the beer's foundation. Light roast notes develop through the mid-palate, adding subtle depth and complexity without bitterness. The hop character remains restrained at 22 IBU, allowing the malt profile to take precedence while maintaining clean definition.

full-bodiedcaramel and honeylight roastsmooth

◑ Finish

The finish is gentle and lingering, with roasted malt notes returning softly to close the experience. A clean, lightly crisp character prevents any heaviness, leaving the palate refreshed.

gentle roast aftertasteclean finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
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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