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Roggen Gold

Stiftsbrauerei Schlägl
Austria·Roggenbier
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A light amber, top-fermented beer with a typically fruity character. Malt from Schlägl organic rye and organic barley plus Mühlviertel organic hops give it a distinctive profile. The brewery calls Schlägl organic rye one of Austria's oldest grain varieties and sees preserving it as an important obligation.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Mild
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruitymaltyherbal
fruity
malty
herbal
clean
wheat
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with distinctly fruity esters — green apple and subtle stone fruit notes characteristic of top fermentation.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Roggen Gold

◎ Appearance

A pale golden amber hue with excellent clarity and bright, inviting luminosity. The head forms quickly and clings with fine, persistent lacing that gradually recedes. Carbonation is evident and well-integrated, creating a delicate prickle on the palate.

pale golden amberclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with distinctly fruity esters — green apple and subtle stone fruit notes characteristic of top fermentation. Soft, grainy malts from the organic rye and barley provide a clean backbone, while Mühlviertel hops contribute gentle herbal undertones without aggressive hop character. The overall profile is refreshing and approachable rather than complex.

fruity estersgreen applegrainy maltsherbal hops

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and lightly sweet, with the rye adding a subtle dryness and slight spiciness that unfolds across the mid-palate. Gentle fruity notes echo the aroma, while organic malt sweetness remains restrained and well-balanced. Bitterness is soft and unassertive, allowing the grain character and delicate ester profile to take precedence.

crisp entryrye spicefruity notessoft bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with the rye's peppery quality lingering briefly. Aftertaste remains refreshing and uncomplicated, inviting another sip.

clean finishdryrefreshing aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
Serve at 5–8°C

Serve at 5–8°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

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

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