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Finely spiced and hop-aromatic, with a pleasant bitter edge and a fresh feel. Straw-yellow in the glass, 4.9 % ABV and 30 IBU, from a 11.3 °P wort. Cold fermentation and a long maturation shape it. Perle, Magnum and Ariana go in over three hop additions, and the hops are grown in the Elbe-Saale region, and the beer is brewed in Altenburg.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Clean, dry 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
hoppynoble hopspicy
hoppy
noble hop
spicy
clean
malty
Aroma
Noble hop aromatics dominate the nose—Perle, Magnum, and Ariana blend into a harmonious spice and herbal profile with subtle floral undertones, characteristic of hops from the Elbe-Saale region.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Premium Pils

◎ Appearance

Straw-yellow and crystalline in the glass, with excellent clarity that speaks to controlled fermentation and extended lagering. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass in fine lacing, sustained by the beer's crisp carbonation and clean malt foundation.

straw-yellowbrilliant claritypersistent lace

◌ Aroma

Noble hop aromatics dominate the nose—Perle, Magnum, and Ariana blend into a harmonious spice and herbal profile with subtle floral undertones, characteristic of hops from the Elbe-Saale region. Light grain sweetness provides a soft backdrop, with no yeast-derived esters or phenolics to cloud the composition.

herbal and spicynoble-hop forwardclean, restrained

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and malty, with a light grain sweetness that builds into a measured bitterness across the mid-palate. The three-stage hop schedule delivers a balanced noble-hop character—neither aggressive nor subtle—while the 4.9% ABV keeps the body lean and refreshing without sacrifice of flavor complexity.

balanced bitternessmalt-supporteddry, clean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately long, with lingering hop bitterness that fades gracefully into a mineral-tinged aftertaste. Carbonation remains lively throughout, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

drylingering hop bite
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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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