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Schwechater Bier

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Crystal clear and golden yellow, this lager smells malty and shows an invigorating hop nose. The first sip is fresh and harmoniously bitter, with a gentle hop bitterness that fades away slowly. Made from water, barley malt, hops and hop extract, 5.0 % ABV at 11.5° original gravity – Austria's best-selling canned beer.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyhoppyclean
malty
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with clean, grain-forward malt character balanced by a restrained but inviting noble hop presence.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Schwechater Bier

◎ Appearance

Crystal clear and bright golden yellow, with excellent clarity throughout. The head is modest but stable, with fine carbonation that persists as delicate bubbles. Lacing clings evenly to the glass as the beer is consumed.

bright goldencrystal clearfine carbonationstable head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with clean, grain-forward malt character balanced by a restrained but inviting noble hop presence. Subtle floral and herbal notes emerge from the hops without dominating, while the malt provides a soft, cereal-like foundation. No yeast or adjunct characters distract from the straightforward profile.

noble hopsclean grainherbal, floralbalanced

◐ Taste

The palate opens fresh and bright, with a smooth malt sweetness that carries through the mid-palate. Gentle hop bitterness unfolds gradually, offering a dry, balanced finish without harshness. The bitterness is restrained but persistent, fading slowly into a clean, crisp aftertaste.

gentle bitternessmalt-forwardcrisp, cleansmooth

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with a lingering but not aggressive hop bitterness that gradually subsides. A clean, mineral quality remains on the palate, characteristic of the brewery's water profile.

dry finishlingering bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
77
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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What is a Lager?

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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