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Gusswerk Steinbier

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Hot stones added to the wort give this stone beer its caramel character. The herbal hop nose carries candi sugar, pepper and yellow bell pepper; the palate is dense with lively carbonation, bitter-edged malt notes and a hint of pear. A fruity acidity fades into a dry, malty finish. Naturally cloudy, 5.6%.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter24 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
caramelherbalmalty
caramel
herbal
malty
fruity
spicy
peach
Aroma
The nose opens with herbal hop character, layered with notes of candi sugar, white pepper, and a distinctive yellow bell pepper accent.
also:clean
not found:hoppy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gusswerk Steinbier

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with a hazy, suspended turbidity characteristic of the style. The head forms quickly with moderate density and exhibits fine, persistent lacing that clings to the glass. Lively carbonation is visible throughout, manifesting as a continuous stream of fine bubbles.

pale strawnaturally hazyfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with herbal hop character, layered with notes of candi sugar, white pepper, and a distinctive yellow bell pepper accent. Subtle stone-imparted warmth adds a mineral, caramel undertone beneath the aromatic complexity. The profile is dry and inviting, with no yeast-driven esters.

herbal hopscandi sugarwhite peppermineral warmth

◐ Taste

The palate enters with dense, malty sweetness tempered immediately by a bitter-edged structure. Mid-palate reveals stone-beer caramel depth and hints of stone fruit—pear and subtle peach—balanced against the herbal bitterness. Lively carbonation drives acidity that crackles across the tongue, keeping the overall impression crisp and clean.

bitter-edged maltstone fruit notescrisp aciditydense carbonation

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and malty, with fruity acidity receding gracefully into a mineral, sustained aftertaste. The bitterness mellows into a clean, refreshing conclusion with lingering caramel warmth from the stone-heated wort.

dry, maltymineral warmthclean refreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
77
Finish
75
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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