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German Pils

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A German-style pilsner, brewed in Newcastle upon Tyne. Mittelfrüh and Hallertau Blanc whole-leaf hops bring a subtle spice and hints of citrus, with a crisp bitterness set against the sweet malt. The brewery builds it on the finest German malt, and at 5% it is poured on draught and sold in cans, including at its own taproom.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop 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
maltyspicy hopcitrusy
malty
spicy hop
citrusy
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with a delicate blend of Mittelfrüh and Hallertau Blanc whole-leaf hops, presenting subtle spice notes alongside gentle citrus undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for German Pils

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting transparency. A tight, persistent white head forms on the pour, maintaining fine lacing down the glass. Carbonation is brisk and visible throughout, characteristic of a well-conditioned pilsner.

pale goldenclear and brightfine white headcrisp carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a delicate blend of Mittelfrüh and Hallertau Blanc whole-leaf hops, presenting subtle spice notes alongside gentle citrus undertones. The German malt base contributes a soft, clean grainy foundation without dominating the composition. Overall, the aroma is refined and restrained, inviting closer inspection rather than asserting itself.

subtle spicecitrus hintsgrainy malt baserefined hop character

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and clean, with the sweet malt establishing a solid platform from the outset. Mid-palate develops a measured bitterness—38 IBUs—that is firm yet balanced, never aggressive or harsh. The interplay between malt sweetness and noble hop bitterness creates a classic pilsner tension that sustains engagement throughout the sip.

malt sweetnessmeasured bitternesscrisp entrybalanced finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively brisk, with residual bitterness lingering pleasantly without overstaying. A light, refreshing aftertaste emphasises the hop character and invites another sip.

clean finishhop-forward aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
80
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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