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Classic

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Classic is the round, mild and balanced lager of the house, a copper-golden Vienna lager for anyone who likes a little more character and malt sweetness than a classic pilsner offers. Its head is lasting and lacing, and the aroma gathers malt, fruit, caramel and hops. It features Magnum and Spalter Select hops and is fermented bottom-up.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter19 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber11
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycaramelclean
malty
caramel
clean
fruity
noble hop
toasty
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent Malz character, offering caramel and gentle toasted notes that anchor the profile.
also:bready
not found:hoppy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Classic

◎ Appearance

Classic presents a copper-golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting appearance. The head is dense and persistent, with fine lacing that clings to the glass throughout the drinking experience. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presentation.

copper-goldenpersistent headfine lacingbright clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent Malz character, offering caramel and gentle toasted notes that anchor the profile. Magnum and Spalter Select hops contribute subtle herbal and fruity undertones—stone fruit and light citrus—while a touch of honey sweetness rounds out the bouquet without overwhelming.

maltycaramelfruityherbal hops

◐ Taste

The palate is soft and inviting, with a malty foundation that carries caramel and bready warmth through the mid-palate. Sweetness is restrained and balanced rather than cloying, while the hop bitterness remains low (19 IBU), allowing clean malt expression to dominate. The finish is crisp and refreshing despite the sweetness, with gentle toasted complexity lingering briefly.

malt-forwardbalanced sweetnesstoastedclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, leaving behind subtle caramel and bread notes that fade gracefully. A light, crisp aftertaste invites another sip without any harsh edges or lingering heaviness.

crispdry finishrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
80
Serve at 7–9°C

Serve at 7–9°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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