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Gold Ochsen Special

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Meadow flowers and hay in the nose, a mild malt taste wrapped in finely spicy and floral tones, and an ending with a pleasant hop bitterness: Gold Ochsen Special is a Festbier for special occasions. Bottom-fermented, 5.5% ABV from 13.4% original gravity, brewed to an old recipe with ingredients from the region.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralhoppymalty
floral
hoppy
malty
spicy
grassy
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with distinctive meadow-flower and hay notes that evoke regional alpine meadows.
also:bready
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gold Ochsen Special

◎ Appearance

Gold Ochsen Special presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucency. The head forms with moderate density and maintains fine lacing along the glass as it subsides. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated, suggesting a crisp mouthfeel.

pale goldenclear and brightfine lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with distinctive meadow-flower and hay notes that evoke regional alpine meadows. Beneath these floral and herbal layers lies a subtle noble-hop character with gentle spice, complemented by soft Malz undertones from the 13.4° original gravity base. The overall impression is delicate and balanced, with no sharp or aggressive elements.

meadow flowers and haynoble hopsgentle spicesoft Malz

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with a mild Malz sweetness that establishes the beer's foundation. Mid-palate develops finely layered floral and spicy notes—a hallmark of traditional Festbier brewing—while the noble hop character emerges with restrained bitterness. The finish carries a pleasant, clean hop bite that cleanses the palate without harshness.

smooth Malzfloral and spicy layersnoble hop bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste lingers with a dry, refreshing quality dominated by gentle hop bitterness and a faint grassy note. This lingering dryness invites another sip without leaving a heavy or sticky residue.

dry and refreshinglingering hop bitternessgrassy fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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