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Mohren Spezial

Mohrenbrauerei August Huber
Austria·Euro Strong Lager
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Mohrenbrauerei's premium Spezial — fuller-bodied and more malt-forward than the Märzen. The premium expression of Vorarlberg's oldest brewery, available at Gastronomiebetriebe across Austria.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyhoneycaramel
malty
honey
caramel
bready
toasty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with soft malt character — bready and slightly toasted notes emerge first.
also:nutty
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mohren Spezial

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with bright clarity and fine carbonation. A creamy white head forms readily and clings well to the glass, leaving persistent lacing with each sip. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, typical of a well-crafted lager.

pale goldenbright claritycreamy headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft malt character — bready and slightly toasted notes emerge first. Subtle honey and caramel sweetness sit beneath, with a restrained noble hop presence that adds gentle herbal restraint. The overall profile is approachable and balanced, free of harsh alcohol vapors.

bready maltsubtle honeysoft caramelnoble hop restraint

◐ Taste

Full-bodied on entry, with layered malt complexity unfolding across the palate. Honey and caramel notes provide sweetness without cloying; a nutty undertone adds depth. Moderate bitterness (22 IBU) arrives mid-palate as a gentle frame rather than a focal point, maintaining overall smoothness and balance.

full-bodied malthoney sweetnessnutty depthmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and lingering, with a subtle boozy warmth that underscores the 5.8% ABV. Malt character fades gradually, leaving a light toasty dryness and residual honey sweetness on the palate.

clean finishtoasty faderesidual sweetness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
84
Finish
80
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°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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