Stiegl Radler Grapefruit 4Pk Cans

Stiegl Radler Grapefruit 4Pk Cans is a refreshing Austrian radler that blends Stiegl Goldbräu lager with real grapefruit juice, bottled at 2.25% ABV in a four-pack of cans. A gold medal winner at the World Beer Awards in both 2023 and 2024, this radler has earned a dedicated following worldwide with an 86 rating on BeerAdvocate across more than 1,000 reviews.

Quick Facts: ABV: 2.25%  |  Origin: Salzburg, Austria  |  Style: Fruit Radler  |  Brewery: Stieglbrauerei zu Salzburg

Production & Heritage

Stieglbrauerei zu Salzburg, founded in 1492, holds the distinction of being Austria's largest independent private brewery. The Radler Grapefruit follows a precise 40/60 blend ratio — 40 percent Stiegl Goldbräu, a Salzburg-style Helles lager, and 60 percent grapefruit soda made from real fruit juice. Brewed with 100% natural ingredients and alpine water sourced from Mount Untersberg near Salzburg, the result is a low-ABV beer that avoids artificial flavoring entirely, leaning on the quality of its base lager and fruit components.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Bright and immediately fruity, opening with ripe grapefruit and a subtle sweetness. A faint bready malt note from the Goldbräu base peeks through beneath the dominant citrus.

Taste: The entry is lively and carbonated, with an initial grapefruit tartness that quickly gives way to gentle sweetness on the mid-palate. Peely, sugary citrus notes dominate, balanced by the clean malt character of the lager underneath. The sweetness never becomes cloying thanks to the natural acidity of the grapefruit juice.

Finish: Short to medium, landing in sweet-dry territory with a pleasant prickle of carbonation on the tongue. A watery, refreshing quality lingers, practically inviting the next sip.

How to Drink Stiegl Radler Grapefruit

Serve ice cold, straight from the can or poured into a tall Pilsner glass to showcase its light straw color and slight haze. At 2.25% ABV, this is a sessionable pour built for warm-weather drinking. Try it alongside a Paloma menu — the grapefruit profile mirrors the cocktail's citrus backbone. It also works as a beer-based substitute in a Shandy, topping up a half pour with additional lemonade for an even lighter drink. For a creative brunch option, use it in a Beer Mimosa, replacing champagne with the radler and adding a splash of fresh orange juice.

Best For

• Day drinking at backyard barbecues and pool parties where low-ABV refreshment matters
• Introducing craft beer drinkers to the European radler tradition
• Brunch gatherings as a lighter alternative to mimosas or Bellinis
• Gifting to someone who enjoys fruit-forward, easy-drinking beers

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Stiegl Radler Grapefruit taste like? It leads with bright, tart grapefruit citrus balanced by gentle sweetness and a clean lager base, finishing with a refreshing sweet-dry prickle on the tongue. The overall impression is light, fruity, and highly drinkable.

How does Stiegl Radler Grapefruit compare to Stiegl Radler Lemon (Zitrone)? Both use the same Goldbräu lager base and 40/60 blend ratio, but the Grapefruit version leans more tart and bittersweet, while the Lemon Radler delivers a brighter, more straightforwardly tangy citrus profile. Some drinkers find the Lemon version slightly more balanced, while others prefer the Grapefruit's fuller fruit character.

Is Stiegl Radler Grapefruit good for beginners? At just 2.25% ABV with prominent fruit juice flavor and mild bitterness, this is one of the most approachable beers available and an excellent starting point for anyone new to craft beer or radlers.

Where is Stiegl Radler Grapefruit made? It is brewed at Stieglbrauerei zu Salzburg in Salzburg, Austria, one of the country's oldest and largest private breweries, using alpine water sourced from nearby Mount Untersberg.

What foods pair well with Stiegl Radler Grapefruit? Grilled shrimp or fish tacos complement the citrus notes naturally. Light salads with vinaigrette dressings echo the beer's acidity. Soft pretzels with mustard play off the malt backbone. Fresh fruit and cheese boards work well for brunch settings. Spicy Thai or Vietnamese dishes benefit from the radler's sweetness and low bitterness as a palate coolant.

What sizes does Stiegl Radler Grapefruit come in? The four-pack of cans is the most widely available format, and single cans as well as larger multi-packs may be found depending on market availability.

Is Stiegl Radler Grapefruit worth the price? It positions as a premium import radler, priced above domestic shandy-style offerings but justified by its use of real grapefruit juice, all-natural ingredients, and the pedigree of a 500-year-old Austrian brewery — a strong value within the import radler segment.

Why Stiegl Radler Grapefruit?

Consecutive World Beer Awards gold medals in 2023 and 2024 confirm what its massive Untappd following of over 127,000 ratings already suggests: this is one of the benchmark radlers on the global market. The 40/60 lager-to-grapefruit-soda ratio prioritizes fruit flavor without abandoning beer character entirely, and the commitment to natural ingredients and alpine water gives it a clean, honest profile that many competitors built on concentrates and artificial sweeteners cannot replicate. Stiegl has been brewing in Salzburg since 1492, and this radler distills that heritage into one of the most effortlessly drinkable warm-weather beers you can find.