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Schankbier

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Light, clear and golden, this Schankbier is mild and well balanced, with a fine bitterness that the brewery calls feinherb, and a fresh finish. It has 4.4% ABV from an original gravity of 8.6% and 1.2 g of carbohydrates and 32 kcal per 100 ml. It is aimed at everyone who likes a gently bitter glass of beer, and it is brewed in the Saxon mining town of Freiberg from barley malt and hops.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanmaltybready
clean
malty
bready
Aroma
The nose is subdued and clean, presenting soft, grainy malt tones without aggressive or floral hop expression.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Schankbier

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue dominates the glass, with excellent clarity and bright light transmission typical of the style. The head forms with moderate density and demonstrates stable Schaumhaftung, slowly collapsing into a thin, persistent collar. Fine carbonation is evident throughout, with steady, fine bubbles rising from the bottom.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationpersistent foam collar

◌ Aroma

The nose is subdued and clean, presenting soft, grainy malt tones without aggressive or floral hop expression. A faint noble hop character emerges with air, adding understated herbal depth without dominating. The overall impression is restrained and inviting, with no yeast esters or off-notes present.

soft grainsubtle noble hopsclean profile

◐ Taste

The palate enters with light, slightly sweet malt character before transitioning into the beer's defining feinherb bitterness. This fine bitterness is well-integrated rather than sharp, building steadily through the mid-palate while remaining proportionate to the beer's delicate body. Breadiness emerges subtly in the development, maintaining balance without heaviness.

feinherb bitternesslight maltsclean drynessbalanced structure

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with bitterness gradually receding into a dry, clean aftertaste. No lingering sweetness remains; instead, a light, peppery hop sensation persists briefly before fading to mineral dryness.

crispdry finishrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
78
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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