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Schwedenquell

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A full, clear yellow pils under a snow-white head. It is lightly hopped, with a finely bitter, spicy body; lively carbonation makes it brisk, and a delicate malt aroma rounds it into an easy-drinking lager. Bottom-fermented at an original gravity of 11.5 °P. In East Germany the beer received allocations of better hops and barley and was reserved for the Delikat shops, which earned it a loyal following.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
spicymaltyclean
spicy
malty
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose is delicate and restrained, showing a soft malt foundation with gentle noble hop spice.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Schwedenquell

◎ Appearance

A bright, full yellow with excellent clarity and a dense snow-white head that displays fine, persistent lacing. The beer shows lively, fine-beaded carbonation throughout, creating an inviting, crisp visual presentation typical of a well-made German Pilsner.

bright yellowsnow-white headfine lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is delicate and restrained, showing a soft malt foundation with gentle noble hop spice. Light floral and herbal notes emerge without aggression, while a faint bread-like quality from the malt provides a clean, inviting backdrop. The overall impression is one of elegant simplicity rather than intensity.

delicate maltnoble hop spicelight herbalbread notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a light, clean malt sweetness that transitions smoothly into a finely bitter, spicy mid-palate. The hop character is measured and dry, creating a balanced bitterness that is never harsh. The full body and crisp carbonation give the beer a brisk, refreshing quality despite its moderate strength.

clean maltfinely bitterspicy hopcrisp, refreshing

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and measured, with lingering hoppy spice and a subtle malt undertone. The aftertaste remains clean and invigorating, encouraging another sip without any cloying or overly sweet residue.

dry finishhoppy spiceclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
85
Finish
75
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass

The tall, narrow pilsner glass preserves carbonation and showcases the golden clarity that defines the style.

Drink fresh and cold. Pilsners do not improve with age — within 3 months of packaging is ideal.

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What is a German Pilsner?

Pilsners are crisp golden lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 25–45. Defined by spicy, floral Saaz hops over a light malt backbone — bright carbonation and a dry bitter finish.

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