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Gambrinus Original if you want a fuller malt presence with bite,
Stein Helles if you want pure Munich elegance and restraint.
Both sit at 5% ABV, but Gambrinus's 22 IBUs give it a noticeable grip—it's a Czech pilsner that doesn't whisper. Stein Helles is the minimalist: 18 IBUs, a softer touch, built on delicate grain sweetness rather than assertiveness. Neither dominates; they're just pointed in different directions.
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Sweetness
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Tasting notes
Gambrinus Original
Gambrinus has a dense, almost grainy mouthfeel that catches you right away—the kind of beer that feels like it's made of something. You get a light honey sweetness up front, then a clean, dry finish with just enough bitterness to remind you it's a real lager, not a soft drink. It's sturdy. The carbonation is crisp but not aggressive, and there's a faint herbal note on the back end that lingers. This is a beer that announces itself.
Stein Helles
Stein Helles is quieter, almost disarmingly so. The malt is delicate—pale, slightly sweet, with a whisper of bread crust—and it just sits there, asking nothing of you. The bitterness is barely there (18 IBUs), so there's no sharp edges. Carbonation is fine and even. It's the kind of lager that disappears into a long afternoon; you notice it's gone only when the glass is empty. Clean, gentle, exactly what it promises.
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