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Alfa Edel Pils

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Fruity and full-bodied, with a fine sparkle and a subtle hop bitterness: Alfa Edel Pils is a 5% pilsner built on just four ingredients - barley malt only, certified spring water, hops and the Meens house yeast. That yeast descends from a culture dating back to 1870 and is kept in a vault in a Cologne lab, fetched out once every four months. Mashing follows the traditional decoction method.

ABV
5%
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
fruitymaltyclean
fruity
malty
clean
noble hop
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with refined noble hop character, displaying subtle floral and herbal notes with a light mineral undertone from the spring water.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Alfa Edel Pils

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, stable white head. The fine carbonation creates a delicate sparkle throughout the glass, and the foam displays good retention and lacing along the walls. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, characteristic of a well-crafted pilsner.

pale goldenbright white headfine carbonationexcellent clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with refined noble hop character, displaying subtle floral and herbal notes with a light mineral undertone from the spring water. Beneath this sits a soft, clean malt foundation with gentle fruity esters derived from the historic Meens house yeast, creating a balanced and approachable aromatic profile without aggressive hop presence.

noble hopsfloral, herbalclean maltsubtle esters

◐ Taste

The palate is full-bodied and malty on entry, with a pronounced fruity character that develops through the mid-palate alongside clean, crisp grain flavors. A restrained but present noble hop bitterness emerges in the middle stages, supporting the malt without dominating. The finish transitions to a pleasant, moderately dry aftertaste with lingering hop dryness.

full-bodiedfruity, maltyrestrained bitternesscrisp grain

◑ Finish

Medium length with a clean, dry conclusion and fading noble hop bitterness. The aftertaste remains refreshing and balanced, inviting another sip.

medium lengthdry, refreshing
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
79
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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