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Mohrenbräu Gold

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Malty-aromatic, soft and full-bodied, with a gently bitter edge, a restrained hop note and a slim, drinkable finish. Brewed every year for Brausilvester, the brewery's festival at the Messe Dornbirn, and released in limited quantity from August – a bottom-fermented Festbier of 5.9% and 13.5° Stammwürze.

ABV
5.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
amber9
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycleannoble hop
malty
clean
noble hop
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, grainy malt character—hints of baked bread and light honey notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mohrenbräu Gold

◎ Appearance

Mohrenbräu Gold presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings delicately to the glass. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a gentle sparkle without aggression. Lacing forms a thin, elegant lacework that slowly retreats down the sides.

bright goldenclearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, grainy malt character—hints of baked bread and light honey notes. Noble hops contribute a restrained floral and herbal undertone, complementing rather than dominating. Clean fermentation allows the malt foundation to speak clearly, with no yeast-driven esters or phenols.

grainy maltbread, honeynoble hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a full-bodied, smooth entry driven by malt sweetness and a gentle bready character. Mid-palate maintains balance as a restrained noble hop bitterness and subtle herbaceous notes emerge, never harsh or lingering. The finish is clean and crisp, with a light, refreshing aftertaste that invites the next sip.

malty-sweetsmooth, full bodyrestrained bitternessrefreshing

◑ Finish

The finish is slim and elegant, fading with a dry, pleasant noble hop impression. Lingering malt warmth and a touch of herbal crispness round out the aftertaste without heaviness.

slim, drynoble hop echo
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
81
Appearance
82
Finish
79
Serve at 4–7°C

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

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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