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Stauder Original Bierchen

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Dry-hopped with Citra and Simcoe on a pale, naturally hazy base beer — the craft-side detour of a traditional Ruhr brewery, packaged in the small 0.33l Bierchen format. Fresh lime and grapefruit lead the nose, subtle passionfruit underneath, all resting on the honest Stauder malt core. The label calls it hopfig, fruchtig, ehrlich, handlich — accurate.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusyfruitytropical
citrusy
fruity
tropical
hoppy
juicy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright lime and grapefruit zest from Citra and Simcoe, followed by subtle passionfruit notes that add depth without overriding the citrus.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Stauder Original Bierchen

◎ Appearance

Pale golden with a natural haze that catches the light, presenting a cloudy, inviting visual. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine Schaumhaftung, leaving lacing as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is evident and lively throughout.

pale goldennaturally hazyfine head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright lime and grapefruit zest from Citra and Simcoe, followed by subtle passionfruit notes that add depth without overriding the citrus. Beneath the hop-driven aromatics sits an honest pale malt foundation, earthy and grounding, that anchors the composition.

fresh citrus zestpassionfruit undertonepale malt base

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and juicy, with citrus flavors unfolding across the mid-palate alongside tropical fruit character. The malt provides a soft, refined sweetness that balances the herbal and resinous bitterness of the dry hop, which builds gently toward the finish without harshness.

citrus-forwardjuicy tropical fruitbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with lingering bitter notes that fade steadily rather than grip. A subtle dryness remains, inviting the next sip.

dry finishrefreshing aftertaste
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
78
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Pale Ale

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What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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