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Schremser Ostarrichi Pils

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A feinherb premium Pils with a fruity hop nose and a soft finish. It revives a Pils made for Austria's 1,000th anniversary; Ostarrichi was the first documented name of Austria, recorded in 996 near the brewery's home. 4.5% ABV at 11.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruityhoppyclean
fruity
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with bright, fruity hop character—citrus and stone fruit notes predominate over herbal undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Schremser Ostarrichi Pils

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. The carbonation is lively and persistent, creating a steady stream of small bubbles that maintain the foam throughout service.

pale goldenbrilliantly clearfine lacingpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright, fruity hop character—citrus and stone fruit notes predominate over herbal undertones. A soft, clean malt foundation supports the aromatics without dominating, creating an inviting and balanced first impression.

citrus hopstone fruitclean maltdelicate balance

◐ Taste

The palate enters soft and smooth, with fruity hop flavors leading the charge. Mid-palate bitterness develops gradually at 38 IBU, remaining restrained and refined rather than aggressive, while a subtle malt sweetness provides ballast and structure without weight.

soft entryfruity forwardgentle bitternessbalanced malt

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and crisp, with hop bitterness fading gracefully into a dry, refreshing aftertaste. No lingering harshness or astringency—just a light, mineral dryness that invites another sip.

dry, crisphop-driven farewellrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass

The tall, narrow pilsner glass preserves carbonation and showcases the golden clarity that defines the style.

Drink fresh and cold. Pilsners do not improve with age — within 3 months of packaging is ideal.

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About German Pilsner

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a German Pilsner?

Pilsners are crisp golden lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 25–45. Defined by spicy, floral Saaz hops over a light malt backbone — bright carbonation and a dry bitter finish.

Finding a similar German Pilsner

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