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Frastanzer s'bio

Brauerei Frastanz
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🌍 Austria · German Pilsner · One of 268 German Pilsners in hopIQ

Vorarlberg's first organic beer, brewed in the Pilsner manner from regional organic ingredients at 11.9 °P. It is bright gold with a pale head. The nose moves between pomelo and orange peel, with a grassy hop note behind it. The palate is crisp and lively: an elegant bitterness frames a sweetish malt core with grainy notes in the middle, and a dry, refreshing bitterness returns at the finish.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter22 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another German Pilsner.
Hop character
citrusy
grassy
hoppy
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Frastanzer s'bio

Appearance

A bright, pale gold color with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that lays down delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a gentle bead that sustains throughout the pour. The visual profile is quintessentially pilsner—clean, inviting, and distinctly mineral in its brightness.

pale goldcrisp white headexcellent clarityfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with fresh citrus notes of pomelo and orange peel, moving into a grassy, herbal hop character that suggests careful selection of regional organic Edelhopfen. Underneath, a light Malz base provides gentle grain undertones without any overripe or coarse notes. The overall expression is delicate and clean, with the citrus and herbal elements in natural balance.

pomeloorange peelgrassy Edelhopfenlight grain

Taste

The palate opens crisp and lively, with an elegant, restrained bitterness that frames rather than dominates. A subtle sweetish Malz core develops through the mid-palate, complemented by grainy, slightly earthy notes that anchor the flavor. The bitterness returns cleanly at the close, leading into a dry, refreshing finish without any harshness or astringency.

elegant bitternessgrainy Malzcrisp entrydry finish

Finish

The finish is short to medium in length, dry and refreshing, with lingering herbal and grain notes that fade cleanly. The aftertaste leaves behind a gentle, lingering bitterness and a thirst-quenching quality that invites another sip.

dryrefreshingherbal fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
88
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Frastanzer s'bio

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass
Recommended for this style

The tall, narrow pilsner glass preserves carbonation and showcases the golden clarity that defines the style.

Drink fresh and cold. Pilsners do not improve with age — within 3 months of packaging is ideal.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Frastanzer s'bio

About German Pilsner

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a German Pilsner?

Pilsners are crisp golden lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 25–45. Defined by spicy, floral Saaz hops over a light malt backbone — bright carbonation and a dry bitter finish.

Finding a similar German Pilsner

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same crisp, citrusy, grassy character as Frastanzer s'bio will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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