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Wernesgrüner Landbier 1436

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🌍 Germany · Pale Lager · One of 108 Pale Lagers in hopIQ

Named after the year the brewing right in Wernesgrün was granted, this bottom-fermented full-strength beer is brewed from 11.8 °P original gravity and hopped with aromatic varieties from the Elbe-Saale region. It pours golden to light amber with a firm head. The malt leads with bread crust, light caramel and a hint of honey, and the hops add a gently spicy, herbal note. The body is fuller than the Pils, and a moderate bitterness closes it with a slightly dry edge.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter23 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Pale Lager.
Hop character
herbal
Malt character
bready
caramel
malty
honey
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wernesgrüner Landbier 1436

◎ Appearance

Pours golden to light amber with excellent clarity and a firm, persistent head that clings to the glass in fine lacing. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, lending a gentle shimmer to the body. The color reflects its full-strength character while maintaining the brightness typical of the pale lager style.

golden to amberfirm head retentionclear and bright

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bread crust and light caramel, backed by a subtle honey sweetness that speaks to the malt base. Aromatic hop varieties from the Elbe-Saale region contribute a gently spicy and herbal character without dominating. Overall the aroma is restrained and balanced, inviting rather than assertive.

bread crustherbal and spicysubtle honey

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty, with bread and caramel flavors establishing a fuller body than the brewery's Pils. Mid-palate shows good malt complexity with a hint of honey, while the aromatic hops layer in a measured spice and herbal note. Bitterness is moderate and clean, finishing with a slightly dry edge that doesn't overwhelm the overall balance.

full-bodiedbread and caramelmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and moderately dry, with the herbal hop character lingering gently as the malt sweetness fades. A slight spiciness persists, pulling toward dryness without astringency.

dry finishclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Wernesgrüner Landbier 1436

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Stein
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Wernesgrüner Landbier 1436

About Pale Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Pale Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same bready, herbal, full-bodied character as Wernesgrüner Landbier 1436 will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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