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Schwechater Hopfenperle

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Served on draught, brilliantly clear and a deep golden yellow. An extremely well-balanced hop blend carries roasty notes; on the palate the beer is full-bodied and hop-intensive, finishing gently bitter. The Hopfenperle name was brought back as a brand in 1955. 5.0 % ABV at 11.8° original gravity.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppyroasted
hoppy
roasted
Aroma
The nose leads with herbal and spicy Edelhopfen character, complemented by subtle roasted malt undertones that suggest light toast and grain.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Schwechater Hopfenperle

◎ Appearance

Brilliantly clear with a deep golden yellow hue that catches the light with clarity and luminosity. The head retains with moderate persistence, forming fine lacing along the glass as it subsides. Carbonation appears well-integrated, with a steady stream of small bubbles rising through the transparent body.

deep goldencrystalline clarityfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with herbal and spicy Edelhopfen character, complemented by subtle roasted malt undertones that suggest light toast and grain. These aromatic layers interweave without dominating, creating a composed and balanced bouquet typical of well-crafted continental lagers.

herbal hoproasted grainspicy noble hops

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied with immediate hop presence that builds across the mid-palate, where roasted and biscuity malt notes emerge to anchor the bitterness. The hop intensity remains pronounced throughout, delivering a clean, structured bitterness that does not overwhelm but defines the beer's character, finishing with a gentle dry sensation.

hop-forwardfull bodyroasted maltgentle bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish dries gradually with lingering hop bitterness and a subtle malty warmth that extends the aftertaste. The overall impression is one of balance and refinement, with no harsh edges or lingering sweetness.

dry finishlingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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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About Lager

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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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