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Feldschlösschen Original

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Switzerland's most widely consumed beer since 1876 — 'Seit 1876 erfrischt der Klassiker unter den Lagerbieren.' Brewed with a tender-bitter hop note and a pleasantly beery taste. Clean, golden, and refreshing — the go-to Swiss lager for any occasion. Brewed at the historic castle brewery in Rheinfelden with traditional methods and select raw materials.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
cleanhoppymalty
clean
hoppy
malty
bready
Aroma
The nose reveals a restrained but pleasant profile centered on clean, slightly herbal noble hops—a hallmark of traditional Alpine brewing.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Feldschlösschen Original

◎ Appearance

Feldschlösschen Original presents a bright, pale golden hue that catches the light with clarity and sparkle. The head forms white and persistent, clinging to the glass walls with fine, even lacing. Carbonation is visible and lively, creating a gentle cascade of fine bubbles that maintains good retention throughout the glass.

pale goldenclear and brightpersistent white headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose reveals a restrained but pleasant profile centered on clean, slightly herbal noble hops—a hallmark of traditional Alpine brewing. Beneath lies a soft, grainy malt foundation with delicate breadlike notes that suggest quality barley and careful malting. The overall impression is crisp and uncluttered, with no fruity esters or off-notes.

noble hopsgrainy maltclean and drysubtle bread notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and light, with a gentle malt sweetness that fades quickly into a tender bitter finish. The hop character is restrained but present—more floral than resinous—providing structure without dominating. The body remains lean and refreshing throughout, with a dry, slightly spicy undertone that speaks to traditional European lager brewing.

tender bitternesslight malt sweetnesscrisp palatedry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium and clean, with the bitterness receding into a pleasant, lingering dryness. The aftertaste carries a faint malty note and a whisper of grain, leaving the mouth refreshed and ready for the next sip.

clean departurelingering drynessshort finish
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
77
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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

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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

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