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5,0 Original Pils

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A bright, blond-golden pils brewed to an original gravity of 11.2° Plato. The taste is fresh and lean, and bitterness leads from the first sip to the finish: clearly present but smooth, more elegant than sharp. At 26 IBU it stays moderate, and with a slim body behind it the crisp, lightly bitter hop character is what defines the beer.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycleanmalty
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with restrained, elegant Edelhopfen character—herbaceous and slightly spicy notes that suggest classic noble varieties.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 5,0 Original Pils

◎ Appearance

A bright, blond-golden hue characteristic of the Pilsner tradition, with excellent clarity and a pale straw luminosity. The head forms cleanly and displays good retention, with fine Schaumkleiden clinging to the glass as you drink. Carbonation is crisp and lively, evident in the steady bead rising through the clear body.

bright blond-goldenexcellent clarityfine foam retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with restrained, elegant Edelhopfen character—herbaceous and slightly spicy notes that suggest classic noble varieties. Beneath this lies a light, clean Malz foundation with a gentle grainy sweetness. There is no yeast character; the aroma remains lean and focused, inviting without assertiveness.

herbaceous hopclean grainrestrained sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate enters with immediate, well-integrated bitterness that is smooth and refined rather than aggressive. The Malz backbone is lean and dry, providing minimal residual sweetness, while the hop bitterness builds gently through the mid-palate. At 26 IBU, the bitterness stays moderate and elegant, framed by a crisp, lightly bitter hop character that carries cleanly to the finish.

smooth bitternesslean grainelegant hop bite

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with the bitterness fading gradually rather than dropping away abruptly. A light mineral crispness and subtle hop dryness persist on the palate, leaving you refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dry finishpersistent bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass

The tall, narrow pilsner glass preserves carbonation and showcases the golden clarity that defines the style.

Drink fresh and cold. Pilsners do not improve with age — within 3 months of packaging is ideal.

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What is a German Pilsner?

Pilsners are crisp golden lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 25–45. Defined by spicy, floral Saaz hops over a light malt backbone — bright carbonation and a dry bitter finish.

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