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A wonderful floral aroma intertwined with subtle herbal notes, a light grain sweetness, then a firm, snappy bitterness and a crisp, dry finish. Ster is brewed to a time-honoured Belgian recipe with Bavarian Pilsner malt, flaked maize, noble Saaz hops and beautifully soft water, and pours brilliantly clear and pale gold.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralnoble hopherbal
floral
noble hop
herbal
clean
malty
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with a distinctive floral character, particularly reminiscent of noble Saaz hops, layered with subtle herbal undertones that add complexity.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ster

◎ Appearance

Ster pours brilliantly clear with a pale gold hue that catches the light with luminous clarity. The head is fine and white, settling to a delicate ring of lacing that clings evenly to the glass. Carbonation is lively and persistent, evidenced by a steady stream of small bubbles rising through the body.

pale goldcrystal clearfine white head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a distinctive floral character, particularly reminiscent of noble Saaz hops, layered with subtle herbal undertones that add complexity. Beneath this lies a gentle grain sweetness from the Bavarian Pilsner malt and flaked maize, creating an inviting and balanced aromatic profile. The floral and herbal notes intertwine without overwhelming, suggesting careful brewing technique.

floral, noble hopherbal noteslight grain sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate enters with that same grain sweetness, light and approachable, before developing into a firm and snappy bitterness that builds through the mid-palate. The Saaz hops contribute both a refined bitterness and a subtle herbal spiciness that lingers on the tongue. The finish arrives dry and crisp, with the bitterness remaining well-defined but not aggressive.

crisp, dry palatefirm hop bitternessherbal spice

◑ Finish

The finish is brisk and clean, with the bitterness fading to a pleasant dryness that invites another sip. The aftertaste is short to medium in length, leaving only a light herbal and grain memory on the palate.

dry, snappy finishshort aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.

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About Pale Lager

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What is a Pale Lager?

Euro Pale Lagers are clean, refreshing lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 10–25. Soft malt sweetness, light hop bitterness and high carbonation make them supremely drinkable.

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