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Fohrenburger Stiftle

Brauerei Fohrenburg
Austria·Helles Lager
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Fohrenburger Stiftle is the small, pale everyday beer typical of Vorarlberg and carries the Austrian designation Märzenbier: 11.8 degrees Plato and 4.8 percent, re-brewed as part of the brewery's recent relaunch. It pours clear and golden under a medium-pored white head. The nose is mild and grassy with a sweetish grain note; on the palate light malt sweetness and a gentle, slightly spicy hop stay in balance, and the finish turns drier with a soft, grassy bitterness that recalls hay.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
grassymaltyspicy hop
grassy
malty
spicy hop
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose is restrained and inviting, offering mild, grassy notes backed by a subtle sweetish grain character typical of the Märzenbier designation.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fohrenburger Stiftle

◎ Appearance

Fohrenburger Stiftle presents a clear, pale golden hue that exemplifies the Helles style. A medium-pored white head sits atop the beer, displaying solid retention and a fine, lacy pattern of carbonation throughout the glass.

pale goldenclearwhite headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is restrained and inviting, offering mild, grassy notes backed by a subtle sweetish grain character typical of the Märzenbier designation. Herbal and hay-like undertones emerge on closer inspection, with no aggressive hop assertion.

grassygrain sweetnessherbalhay-like

◐ Taste

On the palate, light malt sweetness forms the foundation, balanced throughout by a gentle, slightly spicy hop presence that avoids heaviness. The mid-palate remains clean and crisp, allowing the subtle bitterness to develop without dominating the overall impression.

malt sweetnesslight bodyspicy hopsclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish turns noticeably drier, with a soft, grassy bitterness reminiscent of hay that fades gently. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, leaving no residual sweetness.

drygrassy bitternesssoft finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
78
Appearance
78
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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About Helles Lager

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What is a Helles Lager?

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