Spezialbier (Spez)
Term from the Brauwerkstatt brewing glossary, category “Beer styles”.
Explanation
In Switzerland a pale lager with a little more original gravity and alcohol than the regular lager, usually around 5–5.5 % ABV, and a slightly fuller taste. In a restaurant you simply order a “Spez”.
Test your knowledge
What do you get in Switzerland when you order a “Spez”?
- A slightly stronger pale lager
- A wheat beer
- An alcohol-free beer
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Correct: A slightly stronger pale lager. Spezialbier has a little more original gravity and alcohol than the regular lager.
Which country does the beer style “Spezialbier (Spez)” come from?
- Finland
- Italy
- Switzerland
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Correct: Switzerland. In Switzerland a pale lager with a little more original gravity and alcohol than the regular lager, usually around 5–5.5 % ABV, and a slightly fuller taste.