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Hubertus Lager Classic

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Pleasantly malty with a restrained hop note, golden yellow in colour, a grainy malt character and a touch of bitterness in the finish. About twenty years ago the red-labelled Hubertus Lager became the 'green' Märzen; beer lovers still ask for that classic lager, the brewery says, and this is it. Brewed in Laa an der Thaya with water from the brewery's own well.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycleanbready
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose is dominated by soft, grainy malt with a light toasted character that recalls pale grain and subtle breadiness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hubertus Lager Classic

◎ Appearance

Bright golden-yellow hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation evident in the glass. A creamy white head forms readily and holds with good retention, leaving delicate lacing on the walls. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, typical of a well-executed pale lager.

golden-yellowbright clarityfine carbonationcreamy head

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by soft, grainy malt with a light toasted character that recalls pale grain and subtle breadiness. Noble hop varieties contribute a restrained floral and herbal backdrop without dominating the profile. The overall impression is clean and straightforward, with water from the brewery's own well adding a crisp minerality to the bouquet.

grainy maltlight toastnoble hopsmineral-clean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a smooth, slightly sweet malt base that develops into a grainy, bread-like mid-palate character. Bitterness emerges gradually and remains polite, providing balance rather than assertiveness. The finish is dry and crisp, with the malt gently receding to leave a lingering touch of noble hop bitterness.

malt-forwardrestrained bitternessgrain-focusedcrisp finish

◑ Finish

The finish is of medium length with a clean, drying quality. A faint touch of bitterness persists pleasantly in the aftertaste, characteristic of the style and the brewery's house profile.

medium-lengthclean finishsubtle bitterness
75
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
74
Appearance
78
Finish
73
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 Pale Lager

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What is a Pale 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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