Sternquell Spezial
Spezial has been part of the Sternquell range since 1967; for a time it was sold as Premium Pils before returning to its original name. It is brewed from two-row spring barley and aroma hops at a higher original gravity of 12.4 degrees Plato, and the extra malt softens the hop bitterness while giving the beer more body. Golden in the glass, it smells of fresh bread and cereal with a soft sweetness. Gently spicy, herbal hop notes follow, and the finish is mild and rounded.
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Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Sternquell Spezial
Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.
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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