Spezial Gold
Strongly shaped by malt, with a balanced, malty character: Spezial Gold is a Lager at 5.6% that was once known as a builders' beer. It already stood in the lineup of founding father Johann Schmid. It is brewed with whole natural hop cones from Tettnang, Spalt and the Hallertau, barley malt from Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate, and water from five Black Forest springs.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Spezial Gold
Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.
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.
About Lager
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
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.
Finding a similar Lager
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