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Eichhof Lager

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Heineken Switzerland's Lucerne lager, on tap in Zentralschweiz Beizen since 1834. Clear golden yellow with a bright white foam; malt and ripe citrus aromas over subtle bread crust, lightly carbonated with a nice tart finish. 4.8% ABV, brewed on first-class barley and a house-cultivated yeast — the Fasnacht standard.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycleantart
malty
clean
tart
citrusy
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with clean malt character and ripe citrus notes that provide gentle brightness without assertiveness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Eichhof Lager

◎ Appearance

A clear golden yellow presentation with bright white foam that settles into a delicate lacing against the glass. The carbonation is lightly active, producing fine bubbles that rise steadily through the body. Head retention is moderate and composed, consistent with a well-balanced lager of this character.

clear golden yellowbright white headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with clean malt character and ripe citrus notes that provide gentle brightness without assertiveness. Subtle bread crust aromatics emerge beneath, suggesting restrained yeast work and quality barley. The overall profile is inviting and straightforward, with no harsh or oxidative edges.

ripe citrusclean maltbread crust notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a soft malt backbone and light citrus acidity that builds through the mid-palate. Bitterness is restrained at 20 IBU, allowing the malt to dominate without sweetness. The texture is crisp and refreshing, with a clean fermentation character that keeps the beer lively and approachable.

soft maltcrisp acidityrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

A pleasant tart dryness closes the palate, leaving a clean mineral sensation and subtle bread note. The finish is relatively short to medium, typical of the style, with no lingering harshness or excessive cloying quality.

tart dryclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.

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About Euro Pale Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Euro Pale Lager?

Euro Pale Lagers are clean, refreshing lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 10–25. Soft malt sweetness, light hop bitterness and high carbonation make them supremely drinkable.

Finding a similar Euro Pale Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same malty, clean, crisp character as Eichhof Lager will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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