Odense Pilsner
Fresh and lightly bitter, with a harmonious, elegant taste, finely tuned in its use of malt. The bitterness stays gentle, and the pilsner is brilliantly filtered to a clear yellow. Albani has brewed it since 1934, when the brewery took over Brewery Odense and with it this beer. Albani still brews in the centre of Odense, where it was founded in 1859.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Odense Pilsner
Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.
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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