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STV is a German pilsner from Smach, the craft brewery in the Polígono de Raos in Camargo, Cantabria. Smach brews with malt, hops, yeast and water from the north, without additives or preservatives, and pours its beers at its own bar, La Fábrica Craft Bar, in the centre of Santander.

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
cleanmaltyhoppy
clean
malty
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with restrained noble hop character—floral and slightly herbal—balanced by a subtle Malz foundation of fresh grain and light bread notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for STV

◎ Appearance

STV presents a pale golden color with excellent clarity and fine white head that settles into delicate lacing around the glass. The carbonation is lively and even, characteristic of a well-executed German pilsner. Light catches the beer with a clean, inviting shine.

pale goldencrisp carbonationfine white headexcellent clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with restrained noble hop character—floral and slightly herbal—balanced by a subtle Malz foundation of fresh grain and light bread notes. There is no yeast-driven funk; the aromatic profile remains clean and composed. A faint mineral quality suggests careful water chemistry.

noble hops, floralMalz, grainclean, no yeastmineral water

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and dry, with a delicate malt sweetness that provides structure without heaviness. Noble hops assert a moderate, measured bitterness (38 IBU) that integrates smoothly rather than dominating. The middle registers as refreshing and light, with fine balance between grain and hop throughout.

dry, crisp entrylight Malz sweetnessmoderate bitternessbalanced grain-hop

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, drying on the palate with a lingering subtle hop bite. No residual sweetness or heavy notes remain.

dry finishsubtle hop persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
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

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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.

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