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Obernachtwächter Spezial

Vormann Privat-Brauerei
Germany·Lager
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Obernachtwächter Spezial is a malty beer from Vormann Privat-Brauerei: malt sets the character in aroma and taste. It is brewed at the family brewery on the Braugasse in Hagen-Dahl, where Eduard Vormann settled in 1877, and the brewery sells it directly from its own premises.

Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
malty
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by clean malt character—soft grain and subtle sweetness lead the profile.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Obernachtwächter Spezial

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that settles to a fine ring. The beer displays lively carbonation that sustains throughout the glass, with delicate lacing clinging to the sides.

pale straw yellowcrisp white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by clean malt character—soft grain and subtle sweetness lead the profile. A touch of noble hop spice adds understated complexity without overshadowing the malty foundation. The overall impression is restrained and inviting.

malty grainnoble hop spicesoft sweetness

◐ Taste

Malt takes center stage on the palate, delivering a smooth, slightly sweet character with breadlike notes. The body is medium and approachable, with gentle bitterness (22 IBU) providing mild balance rather than assertiveness. The finish is clean and unobtrusive.

malt-forwardsmooth palatemild bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is brief and clean, with residual malt sweetness fading quickly. A subtle drying sensation closes the experience without any harsh edges.

clean finishshort aftertaste
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
77
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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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Food Pairing

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About Lager

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What is a 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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