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Steinlager Pure Gold

Steinlager
New Zealand·Lager
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A crystal-clear golden lager: floral aromas from Manuka honey meet the peppery, slightly green herbal spice of Kawakawa, with an earthy depth underneath. Bitterness stays low, and the finish is dry and brisk, leaving honey florals and soft native herb spice behind. 4.5% ABV, light-bodied thanks to its low-carb profile.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralearthyhoney
floral
earthy
honey
herbal
spicy
clean
Aroma
Manuka honey florals open the nose with a soft, honeyed sweetness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Steinlager Pure Gold

◎ Appearance

Crystal-clear golden hue with bright, luminous transparency. A delicate white head forms and holds with moderate persistence, leaving fine lacing on the glass. Carbonation is visible as a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the body.

crystal cleargoldenfine carbonationmoderate head retention

◌ Aroma

Manuka honey florals open the nose with a soft, honeyed sweetness. Beneath this lies a peppery, slightly green herbal spice characteristic of Kawakawa, adding an aromatic complexity. An earthy undertone grounds the profile, suggesting soft mineral and herbal depth.

honey floralherbal spiceearthyKawakawa

◐ Taste

The palate is light and crisp on entry, with gentle honey and floral notes developing across the mid-palate. Herbal and peppery spice unfolds softly, while the earthy foundation provides subtle depth. Bitterness remains restrained and clean, never aggressive, allowing the native herb spice to shine.

dryfloral honeyherbal pepperclean bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and brisk, with lingering honey florals and soft native herb spice fading gradually. A crisp, refreshing quality persists without any cloying sweetness.

dry finishherbal aftertastecrisp
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
81
Finish
75
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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