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Amager Bryghus HR Pils

Amager Bryghus
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🌍 Denmark · German Pilsner · One of 282 German Pilsners in hopIQ

HR Pils is a classic Danish pilsner that showcases traditional brewing techniques with a crisp, refreshing character. This well-balanced lager features noble hop aromatics and a clean, dry finish that exemplifies the pilsner style.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
golden5
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Firm bitter edge.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Crisp and light-bodied.

A trim frame with a clean finish — the beer arrives, pleases, and makes room for another.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another German Pilsner.
Hop character
hoppy
noble hop
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
mineral

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Amager Bryghus HR Pils

◎ Appearance

HR Pils presents a brilliant pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The beer displays a dense, white head with strong retention, crowned by fine, persistent bubbles that indicate proper carbonation and quality brewing.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by classic noble hop aromatics with herbal and slightly citrus notes that are characteristic of traditional Danish pilsners. Clean malt undertones provide a subtle grain backbone without overwhelming the delicate hop profile, while the lager yeast remains virtually undetectable—a hallmark of crisp, well-executed fermentation.

noble hopsherbalcitrus notesclean malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a crisp, refreshing entry that immediately showcases the beer's clean character and balanced grain foundation. The mid-palate reveals hoppy bitterness (40 IBUs) with mineral undertones and subtle citrus complexity, leading to a distinctly dry finish that cleanses the palate without harshness.

crisphoppymineraldry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is remarkably clean and dry, with lingering noble hop bitterness that fades gracefully rather than overstaying its welcome. A subtle mineral dryness persists on the palate, inviting another sip.

cleandrylingering hop bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
81
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Amager Bryghus HR Pils

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Amager Bryghus HR Pils

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same clean, crisp, dry character as Amager Bryghus HR Pils will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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