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Pfingststöffla

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Pfingststöffla is the festival brew the brewery pours for the Schammelsdorf beer days at Pentecost; Stöffla is the Franconian diminutive of Stoff, a colloquial word for beer. Brewed to 13 °P original gravity, it reaches 5.8 % ABV. It glows copper-gold under a stable, creamy head. Nutty malt and fine caramel set the tone, with a restrained sweetness on a full body. A classic bitterness from regional hops holds the sweetness in check, and the finish turns spicy.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
nuttycaramelspicy
nutty
caramel
spicy
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent nutty malt character, accompanied by fine caramel undertones that suggest careful kilning.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pfingststöffla

◎ Appearance

Pfingststöffla presents a luminous copper-gold hue that catches the light with clarity and brightness. A stable, creamy head crowns the glass, demonstrating solid foam retention and adhesion. The beer sits at a medium amber depth, characteristic of a well-crafted Märzen.

copper-goldclearcreamy headstable foam

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent nutty malt character, accompanied by fine caramel undertones that suggest careful kilning. Regional hop varieties contribute a restrained floral and herbal backdrop without dominance. The overall aromatic profile is balanced and inviting, with no harsh or solvent-like notes.

nutty maltfine caramelrestrained hopsbalanced

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a full body and moderate sweetness held in graceful tension by a classic regional hop bitterness. Nutty and caramel flavors anchor the mid-palate, developing into a slightly spicy character in the latter stage. The bitterness never overwhelms the malt foundation, instead framing it with precision.

nuttyfull-bodiedbalanced bitternesscaramel sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish turns decidedly spicy with a lingering dryness that carries the regional hop character into the aftertaste. A clean, medium length conclusion leaves no heavy residue on the palate.

spicy finishdryclean
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
84
Finish
80
Serve at 7–9°C

Serve at 7–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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What is a Märzen?

Märzens are Bavarian lagers with 5.8–6.3% ABV. Rich toasty malt — bread, caramel, biscuit — with clean lager fermentation and low bitterness.

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