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Moritz Fiege Gründer

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Gründer, meaning founder, is the brewery's export lager and recalls the beginnings of the family business in 1878. A blend of pale malt and caramel malt forms the base; Herkules bitters, and Tradition and Saphir contribute aroma. The beer is golden and clear. Its character leans on the malt: bread, light caramel and cereal come through first, followed by subtle herbal and spicy hop notes. Body is fuller than in the Pils, and the finish is rounded with a moderate bitterness.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter23 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycaramelbready
malty
caramel
bready
spicy hop
herbal
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with soft bread and light caramel notes from the malt base, followed by subtle cereal undertones.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Moritz Fiege Gründer

◎ Appearance

A brilliant golden hue, clear and bright throughout. The beer presents a steady white head with fine, persistent lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is moderate and even, characteristic of a well-crafted lager.

golden, brightfine lacingsteady head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft bread and light caramel notes from the malt base, followed by subtle cereal undertones. Herbal and delicately spicy nuances emerge from the Tradition and Saphir hops, while Herkules adds a gentle noble bitterness in the background. The overall impression is clean and malt-forward, with restrained hop character.

bread, caramelherbal, spicynoble hop

◐ Taste

The palate enters with pronounced malt sweetness—bread and light caramel at the forefront—supported by a fuller body than typical Pilsner. Mid-palate reveals subtle herbal and spicy hop notes that provide balance without dominating. The finish builds to a moderate, rounded bitterness that integrates cleanly with the malt.

malty, bread-forwardmoderate bitternessfuller body

◑ Finish

A clean, moderately dry conclusion with lingering caramel and herbal hop notes. The aftertaste is rounded and balanced, without harsh edges.

clean, drymoderate length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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