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Stiegl-Hell

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A sunny, pale-yellow Hell under snow-white foam, built around a fresh hop aroma from 100 % aroma hops. The body is lean, the carbonation finely sparkling, and a fine, aromatic hop afterglow lingers on the palate. Bottom-fermented, 4.5 % ABV and 11° original gravity, brewed from water, barley malt and hops.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppynoble hopclean
hoppy
noble hop
clean
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with a distinct noble-hop character, offering a refined floral and herbal presence built entirely from aroma hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Stiegl-Hell

◎ Appearance

A pale golden-yellow body beneath a bright, snow-white head that holds with fine retention. The beer is brilliantly clear, with a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the glass. The foam clings delicately to the glass as the level drops, leaving a light trace of lacing.

pale goldenbright white headcrystal clearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a distinct noble-hop character, offering a refined floral and herbal presence built entirely from aroma hops. Beneath this lies a subtle bready grain note that grounds the bouquet without competing. The overall impression is clean and fresh, with no yeast or adjunct notes clouding the composition.

noble hopsfloral, herbalbready graincrisp and clean

◐ Taste

Entry is lean and smooth, with a light malt sweetness that provides structure without fullness. The mid-palate brings forward the hop signature—aromatic rather than bitter—with a gentle noble-hop finish that echoes the nose. At 18 IBU, bitterness is restrained, allowing the hop aroma to define the flavor arc.

lean bodynoble-hop forwardlow bitternesssmooth drinking

◑ Finish

The finish is bright and dry, with a lingering aromatic hop glow that fades gradually into a crisp, clean aftertaste. No harsh edges or cloying sweetness remain.

dry finisharomatic hop glowrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
80
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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