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Raschhofer Classic

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Caramel notes greet you from the first sip, born from direct firing in the copper kettle, along with a refreshing sparkle. This brilliantly clear, golden lager glides through the mouth like velvet: a malty plus, carried by an elegant bitterness, while Mühlviertel aroma hops add delicate fruit aromas. Harmonious and full-bodied, with a well-balanced finish. It is the house's top-tier lager, with a little more of everything.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
caramelmaltyfruity
caramel
malty
fruity
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced caramel notes—a direct result of the copper kettle's direct-fired brewing method—balanced by delicate fruit aromas from the Mühlviertel aroma hops.
not found:hoppy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Raschhofer Classic

◎ Appearance

A brilliantly clear golden lager with a luminous pale straw hue. The head forms with modest density and displays fine, persistent lacing that clings to the glass. Vigorous carbonation creates a steady stream of fine bubbles that animates the body throughout the pour.

brilliant claritygolden strawfine persistent lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced caramel notes—a direct result of the copper kettle's direct-fired brewing method—balanced by delicate fruit aromas from the Mühlviertel aroma hops. Subtle malty sweetness underpins the profile without becoming cloying, while a light floral undertone provides sophistication. The overall impression is clean and refined, free from harsh alcohol or phenolic notes.

caramel sweetnessdelicate fruitfloral hopsclean malt

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, with malty character establishing itself immediately—a hallmark of the house's philosophy of 'a little more of everything.' Caramel and biscuit notes develop through the mid-palate, carried by an elegant, restrained bitterness (18 IBU) that never dominates. The Mühlviertel hops contribute subtle stone fruit and citrus notes that brighten without sharpening the overall impression.

full-bodied maltycaramel and biscuitelegant bitternessstone fruit notes

◑ Finish

The finish is harmonious and well-balanced, fading gradually with lingering malt sweetness and a gentle bitter echo. No harsh edges or astringency interrupt the seamless transition to aftertaste.

malty lingeringbalanced fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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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