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Wildshut Sortenspiel

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Yeasty-floral and lightly hoppy on the nose, with stone fruit and a malty background; velvety soft on the tongue. This pale, honey-coloured, top-fermented beer is brewed from Wildshut heritage grain and Mühlviertel aroma hops. It belongs to the year-round fresh range of Stiegl-Gut Wildshut, next to Hopfenherz and Malzreigen, and the estate also distils its organic beer spirit from it.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyyeastyfloral
malty
yeasty
floral
dark fruit
hoppy
honey
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced yeasty-floral character, accented by stone fruit notes that emerge from the fermentation.
also:clean
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wildshut Sortenspiel

◎ Appearance

Pale honey gold with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass in a delicate lace pattern. Carbonation is moderate and even, supporting steady foam retention throughout the tasting. The color reflects the use of heritage grain and speaks to the beer's position as a fresh, approachable year-round offering.

honey goldclean, brightfine head lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced yeasty-floral character, accented by stone fruit notes that emerge from the fermentation. Mühlviertel aroma hops contribute a refined herbal-floral backdrop, while the heritage grain foundation adds a subtle malty sweetness without dominating. The overall impression is balanced and refined, with no aggressive notes.

yeasty-floralstone fruitherbal hopsmalty sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate is velvety and soft on entry, with smooth malt flavors layered beneath gentle hop bitterness and dark fruit undertones. Mid-palate reveals honey-like sweetness and a creamy mouthfeel that carries through without heaviness. Bitterness remains restrained at 20 IBU, allowing the yeast character and malt complexity to lead the profile.

velvety smoothcreamy maltrestrained bitternessdark fruit notes

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry with a lingering malty aftertaste and subtle floral echo from the hops. A gentle refreshing quality emerges without any harsh edges, making this beer highly drinkable.

clean, drymalty aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C. Light and refreshing — serve cold to keep the delicate hop and malt balance intact.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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