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Steinbach Bräu Storchenbier

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The classic of the Erlangen Steinbach line-up — named for the storks that have been continuously nesting on the brewery's roof for 25 years. Brewed to an old in-house recipe, pale bottom-fermented, with a 12.5°P gravity that shows: here craft comes before marketing. An everyday beer with an actual-property story in the glass.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanbreadymalty
clean
bready
malty
grassy
noble hop
Aroma
Clean and inviting nose with prominent breadiness and subtle noble-hop character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Steinbach Bräu Storchenbier

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue, bright and clear with excellent transparency. A fine, persistent white head forms with good retention and displays crisp lacing against the glass. The carbonation is visible and well-integrated, suggesting careful conditioning.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent headbright

◌ Aroma

Clean and inviting nose with prominent breadiness and subtle noble-hop character. Soft Malz notes underscore the composition without heaviness. A light, grassy undertone adds freshness, while the overall impression remains restrained and approachable—classic hallmarks of bottom-fermented lager production.

bread crustnoble hopclean lagersoft grain

◐ Taste

Smooth entry with balanced malt sweetness that carries through the mid-palate without cloying. Light body and crisp carbonation provide immediate refreshment. Noble hops contribute gentle, herbal bitterness (18 IBU) that never dominates, allowing the clean, bready malt character to remain the focal point.

smooth-drinkingmalt-forwardcrisp finishlight body

◑ Finish

Dry, lingering finish with subtle grassy notes and restrained hop bitterness. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, characteristic of a well-crafted everyday lager.

dryclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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