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Bałtycki Basior Pils

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A pilsner that takes one liberty: alongside the barley there's wheat malt in the mash, which is rare for the style. The wheat pads out the lean pilsner frame without weighing it down — enough body to keep it from thinning out, little enough to keep it drinking fast. At 4.8 percent, a beer for the second sip rather than long contemplation.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
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
wheatmaltyclean
wheat
malty
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with soft wheat grain notes that give way to a subtle malty sweetness.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bałtycki Basior Pils

◎ Appearance

Pale golden with brilliant clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass in delicate lacing. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a steady stream of small bubbles that maintains the foam throughout the drinking experience.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft wheat grain notes that give way to a subtle malty sweetness. Noble hop character emerges as a gentle floral and herbal backdrop, clean and understated without any aggressive bitterness or adjunct aromas. The overall impression is bright and inviting rather than complex.

wheat grainnoble hopssoft malt sweetnessclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with smooth, grainy wheat character that sits at the center of the profile, providing a gentle roundness that keeps the beer from feeling thin. A measured Edelhopfen bitterness arrives mid-palate, crisp and herbaceous, balanced against the supporting malt. The finish is dry and refreshing, with no harsh edges or astringency.

grainy wheatsmooth-drinkingcrisp bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

Clean and quick, leaving behind a faint cereal sweetness and a whisper of hop spice that fades rapidly. The beer invites another sip immediately rather than lingering on the palate.

quick fadecrisp aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar German Pilsner

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