Altenauer Edelpils
A golden Pils from Altenau in the Upper Harz, hopped boldly and brewed to 4.9% ABV. It comes from what the brewery calls Northern Germany's highest-lying private brewery, where Harz mountain water and barley from the Oker valley meet in a brewhouse with directly fired kettles. Closure was announced in January 2021, and a public campaign helped turn it around.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Altenauer Edelpils
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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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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