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Stiegl-Radler Grapefruit

Stieglbrauerei zu Salzburg
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🌍 Austria · Radler · One of 11 Radlers in hopIQ

Austria's most popular Radler — Stiegl-Goldbräu blended with lemonade made from real grapefruit juice. Real fruit juice gives a distinct tart aroma and natural cloudiness. Delicate citrus hints and fresh aroma. One of Austria's most consumed beverages, especially in summer.

ABV
2.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Light-bodied and crisp.

A trim frame with a clean finish — the beer arrives, pleases, and makes room for another.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Radler.
Hop character
citrusy
orange
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
tart
clean
fruity
Distinctive notes
mineral
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Featured inThe Best Austrian Lagers

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Stiegl-Radler Grapefruit

Appearance

Pale golden hue with a slight natural haze from real grapefruit juice suspension. The head is modest but stable, leaving delicate lacing as it subsides. Bright carbonation animates the body, creating fine streams of bubbles that maintain visual liveliness throughout.

pale goldennaturally hazyfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with tart grapefruit citrus that dominates immediately, backed by clean, crisp lemonade notes. Beneath the fruit lies a subtle malt sweetness and mineral undertone, keeping the bouquet balanced rather than cloying. The overall effect is refreshingly tangy and summery, with no harsh or oxidized edges.

tart grapefruitcitrus-forwardclean lemonademineral backdrop

Taste

Entry delivers brisk tartness from real grapefruit juice, followed by a clean, light palate with gentle citrus and subtle malty sweetness in the mid-palate. Bitterness remains restrained at 22 IBU, playing a supporting role to the fruit acidity. The overall effect is crisp and refreshing rather than complex, designed for easy sessionability.

tart, brightlight-bodiedrestrained bitternessmalty sweetness

Finish

Clean, short finish with lingering citrus tartness that fades into a dry, mineral aftertaste. No cloying sweetness remains, just a crisp, dry conclusion that invites the next sip.

dry, citricclean exit
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Stiegl-Radler Grapefruit

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Stiegl-Radler Grapefruit

About Radler

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Radler?

Radler 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 Radler

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tart, citrusy, clean character as Stiegl-Radler Grapefruit will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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