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Schnaitl Original

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Delicate cereal notes on the nose, then a balanced, malty and hoppy palate with a fine hop aroma and a pleasant bitterness. This straw-yellow, bottom-fermented Märzen is easy-drinking and full-bodied, with a rich, stable white head and gentle carbonation; the finish stays full-bodied. About three quarters of everything the brewery produces is Original, which makes it the best-selling beer of the house.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter19 IBU
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppymaltyclean
hoppy
malty
clean
noble hop
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with delicate cereal and grain notes typical of the style.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Schnaitl Original

◎ Appearance

Straw yellow with brilliant clarity and excellent light transmission. A rich, stable white head forms and clings to the glass walls with fine lacing. Gentle carbonation produces a steady, fine bead that sustains throughout the drinking experience.

straw yellowbrilliant claritystable white headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with delicate cereal and grain notes typical of the style. Noble hop character emerges as a refined secondary layer, offering a dry, herbal complexity without aggression. The overall bouquet remains clean and inviting, with no off-notes or oxidation.

cereal notesnoble hop aromaherbalclean grain

◐ Taste

The palate enters with soft malt sweetness balanced by a measured noble hop bitterness. Mid-palate reveals good body and fullness, with the malt and hop elements in harmonious conversation. The finish carries a pleasant, lingering bitterness that remains refined rather than sharp.

balanced malty-hoppyfull-bodiednoble hop bitesmooth drinking

◑ Finish

The finish stays full-bodied and malty, with the pleasant bitterness resolving slowly without drying excessively. A clean, refreshing aftertaste invites the next sip.

malty aftertastepleasant bitternesscrisp exit
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
82
Appearance
84
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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