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Göller Lager

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The first beer Göller bottled in swing-top flip-tops — a typically Franconian amber lager with soft sweetness and mildly spiced character. Amber in the glass, toasted caramel in the malt, soft carbonation, session-friendly to the last sip. Won Platinum at the 2022 International Craft Beer Award (Lager of the Year). Serve 5-7°C.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelmaltytoasty
caramel
malty
toasty
clean
spicy
Aroma
Toasted caramel and biscuit malts dominate the nose, warm and inviting without harshness.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Göller Lager

◎ Appearance

Amber hue with bright clarity and excellent light transmission. A fine, persistent head forms quickly and clings to the glass walls with notable adhesion. Soft carbonation creates a gentle cascade without aggressive effervescence.

amber, clearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Toasted caramel and biscuit malts dominate the nose, warm and inviting without harshness. Subtle spice notes emerge alongside the malt sweetness, with a whisper of noble hops providing restraint. The overall impression is soft and approachable, free from aggressive phenolics or esters.

toasted caramelnoble hop restraintmalty sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens with soft caramel sweetness from well-kilned Malz, developing a gentle toasty character through the mid-palate. A measured 28 IBU provides crisp balance without dominating; the beer remains smooth and drinkable while maintaining definition. The finish is clean, with spice notes fading gracefully into a dry, refreshing fade.

caramel-forwardbalanced bitternesssmooth body

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately short, leaving a clean aftertaste with lingering caramel and spice. The 4.9% ABV ensures no warming sensation, only refreshment through to the final sip.

dry, refreshingclean aftertaste
85
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
85
Appearance
87
Finish
83
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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