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1581 is an unfiltered, bottom-fermented beer with a malty character and 5.5 % ABV. Its name is the year in which the Gasthof 'Zur Schwane', the brewery's original house, was first mentioned in a document. The main building took on its present look in 1727, long before the Wunderlich family took over in 1875.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyclean
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with clean, pronounced malt character—soft grain sweetness without any harsh phenolic or fruity esters typical of lager fermentation.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 1581

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity despite being unfiltered. A fine, persistent white head forms with good lacing retention around the glass. Bright carbonation is visible as a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the body.

pale strawbright claritypersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with clean, pronounced malt character—soft grain sweetness without any harsh phenolic or fruity esters typical of lager fermentation. Noble hops contribute a subtle herbal and floral undertone that remains restrained and balanced. No off-aromas; the overall impression is fresh and grain-forward.

malty grainnoble hopsclean lager

◐ Taste

Smooth malty entry with soft breadiness and gentle sweetness that carries through the mid-palate without becoming cloying. Bitterness from 22 IBUs is present but unobtrusive, providing just enough balance to define the finish. The body remains light and approachable, emphasizing drinkability over complexity.

smooth maltlight bodyrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with lingering grain notes that fade evenly. Aftertaste remains pleasantly malty with no harsh edges or astringency.

dry finishmalty fade
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
74
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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About Lager

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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.

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