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Stiegl-Goldbräu

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Stiegl's flagship — a golden, clean and refreshing Helles-style lager with a gentle malt sweetness and soft Hallertau hop character. The definitive beer of Salzburg.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession

AWARDS

Silver · 2025
European Beer Star 2025
Austrian-Style Märzen
★Silver — European Beer Star 2025 (Austrian-Style Märzen)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanhoppynoble hop
clean
hoppy
noble hop
malty
honey
floral
Aroma
Gentle noble hop character leads, offering soft floral and herbal notes without aggression.
also:bready
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Stiegl-Goldbräu

◎ Appearance

Brilliant golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, luminous transparency. A dense white head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Fine carbonation contributes to a lively, inviting presentation throughout the pour.

brilliant goldencrisp white headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Gentle noble hop character leads, offering soft floral and herbal notes without aggression. Supporting malt backbone reveals light honey and grain sweetness with a subtle bready undertone. Clean, neutral yeast allows the delicate interplay of Hallertau hops and pale malt to remain the focus.

noble hopshoney, grainclean, soft

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and refreshingly crisp, with balanced malt sweetness that never cloys. Mid-palate develops bready, slightly honeyed malt character while soft Hallertau hop bitterness provides restraint and definition. The finish remains clean and dry, with minimal residual sweetness and a gentle noble hop fade.

soft malt sweetnessrestrained bitternesscrisp, dry finish

◑ Finish

Short to medium finish with a clean, refreshing aftertaste that lingers lightly. Noble hop dryness and a whisper of grain character persist without harshness.

clean aftertastelight, dry
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
83
Appearance
84
Finish
80
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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About Helles Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Helles Lager?

Helles Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Helles Lager

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