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Aktien Pilsner

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Bayreuther's Aktien Pilsner is dry Franconian tradition in a glass — clean pale malt, a pronounced herbal-bitter hop character, and a firm finish that lingers without roughness. Low-ABV and high-drinkability, it's built for sessions and suppers, the kind of Pils that made this corner of Bavaria famous.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold2
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycleanherbal
hoppy
clean
herbal
malty
mineral
Aroma
The nose leads with clean, herbaceous Edelhopfen character—grassy and mineral with subtle floral undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Aktien Pilsner

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with exceptional clarity and bright transparency. The head forms with fine, tight bubbles and maintains a delicate ring of lacing around the glass. Carbonation appears brisk and even, characteristic of a well-conditioned pilsner.

pale strawcrystal clearfine head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with clean, herbaceous Edelhopfen character—grassy and mineral with subtle floral undertones. A light, refined malt base provides gentle support without sweetness, allowing the dry hop profile to dominate. No yeast-derived esters; the overall impression is crisp and austere.

herbal hopsgrassymineral-dry

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and direct, with a pronounced bitter-hop assertion that unfolds across the palate. The malt contributes a pale, understated sweetness that balances rather than masks the hoppy backbone. Mid-palate remains dry and snappy, with a mineral edge that defines the Franconian character throughout.

firm bitternessdry palatehoppy

◑ Finish

The finish is long and composed, with the herbal-bitter notes persisting without harshness or astringency. A mineral dryness lingers, inviting another sip and exemplifying the session-beer design.

lingering bitterclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
84
Finish
78
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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About German Pilsner

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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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