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Ritterbräu Urtrunk

Austria·Pale Lager
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Pleasantly malty, balanced and with a fine spiciness, the Urtrunk is full-bodied without feeling heavy. Cold fermentation and long lagering shape the brewing method, and the raw materials come from local growing regions. It is a Ritterbräu speciality from Neumarkt im Hausruckkreis, brewed according to the purity law of 1516.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyspicyclean
malty
spicy
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, grainy malt character balanced by delicate herbal spice from noble hops.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ritterbräu Urtrunk

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and a bright, reflective surface. The head is white and persistent, clinging to the glass with fine lacing as it settles. Fine carbonation rises steadily through the body, creating a lively, inviting presentation.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent white headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, grainy malt character balanced by delicate herbal spice from noble hops. There is a subtle breadiness underneath, with clean fermentation notes that speak to the beer's long lagering period. No harsh alcohol or off-notes; the overall impression is restrained and harmonious.

grainy maltnoble hop spiceclean fermentationsubtle breadiness

◐ Taste

Full-bodied entry with rounded malt sweetness that never tips into cloying. The mid-palate develops gentle spice and a light herbal quality, while the moderate bitterness arrives late and integrates smoothly rather than dominating. The finish is dry without astringency, leaving a pleasant malty warmth.

full malt bodyrounded sweetnessgentle hop spiceclean, dry finish

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with lingering malty notes and a subtle herbal echo. The aftertaste is clean and inviting, encouraging another sip without any sharp edges or cloying residue.

medium finishmalty aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.

Stein

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

Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.

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Euro Pale Lagers are clean, refreshing lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 10–25. Soft malt sweetness, light hop bitterness and high carbonation make them supremely drinkable.

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