Spezial
In the nose fine malt and grassy hops, though not especially aromatic; on the palate malty and slightly grainy. Hemelinger Spezial dates back to 1878. When the contract with AB InBev was not renewed, the brewing moved in February 2012 to Hofbrauhaus Wolters in Braunschweig, which brews it to the original recipe and had already filled several batches in 2004 and 2005.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Spezial
Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.
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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What is a Lager?
Euro Pale Lagers are clean, refreshing lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 10–25. Soft malt sweetness, light hop bitterness and high carbonation make them supremely drinkable.
Finding a similar Lager
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