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Meistergold Spezial

Haller Löwenbräu
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🌍 Germany · Helles Lager · One of 219 Helles Lagers in hopIQ

Meistergold Spezial is the brewery's pale full-strength beer and its long-standing house classic. Brewed from Pilsner malt and hopped with Hallertauer Perle and Taurus, it pours a deep golden yellow and clear under a fine white head. The nose is restrained, with a light malty note. On the palate it opens full and mild, showing slightly sweet malt with a spicy edge and a subtle, balanced bitterness that leads into a softly sweet finish. Original gravity sits around 11.7 °P.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
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AWARDS

Silver
DLG-Prämierung
★Silver — DLG-Prämierung
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Helles Lager.
No character signal.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Meistergold Spezial

◎ Appearance

Meistergold Spezial presents a deep golden yellow hue, bright and transparent under examination. A fine white head forms and clings to the glass with delicate retention, leaving a modest trail of lacing. The carbonation appears well-integrated, supporting steady visual effervescence.

deep goldencrystal clearfine white head

◌ Aroma

The nose is restrained and measured, leading with a soft malty character from the Pilsner malt base. Light spice and herbal notes emerge from the Hallertauer Perle and Taurus additions, though neither dominates. There is no yeast-driven or fruity dimension to distract—the aromatic profile remains earthy and grounded.

soft maltlight herbal spicerestrained

◐ Taste

The palate opens full and mild, with a slightly sweet malt foundation that unfolds immediately upon entry. Mid-palate reveals a spicy edge from the noble hops, adding structure without aggression. The bitterness remains subtle and well-balanced, never harsh, before resolving into a softly sweet and clean finish that lingers gently.

mild, full-bodiedslightly sweet maltbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is soft and lingering, with residual sweetness balancing any hop dry-down. A clean, moderately persistent aftertaste leaves the palate refreshed rather than fatigued.

soft lingeringclean aftertaste
77
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
79
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Meistergold Spezial

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Meistergold Spezial

About Helles Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Helles Lager?

Helles Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Helles Lager

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