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The brewery's line on its Pilsener is "so muss ein Pilsener schmecken": sparkling and slim, delicately bitter and spicy, with a pronounced, finely tart hop bitterness. It is made with yeast from the brewery's own pure culture, a facility installed in Moos in 1993. Arcobräu has brewed in Moos since 1567, under the Bavarian purity law.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
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
hoppyspicy hoptart
hoppy
spicy hop
tart
clean
malty
Aroma
Clean and forward-facing, with pronounced noble hop character dominating the nose.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pilsener

◎ Appearance

Pale straw gold with exceptional clarity and brilliant transparency. The head forms dense and white, settling to a fine collar with steady lacing that clings to the glass. High carbonation creates an active, persistent bead rising through the body.

pale straw goldcrystal cleardense white headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Clean and forward-facing, with pronounced noble hop character dominating the nose. Herbal and slightly floral notes emerge from the Edelhopfen, accompanied by a delicate spiciness. The malt foundation is restrained, offering only subtle grain sweetness that frames rather than competes with the hop profile.

noble hopsherbal, floralspicy-floral notesclean grain

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and lean, with immediate hop bitterness that builds steadily through the mid-palate without harshness. A fine tartness from the hops cuts across the tongue, while the malt provides a light, dry foundation that keeps the beer slim and elegant. The bitterness lingers as a savoury spice rather than overwhelming resin.

crisp entrypronounced hop bitternesstart, spicydry, lean body

◑ Finish

Long and clean, with the hop bitterness persisting as a refined, peppery fade. The aftertaste remains bright and refreshing, with no residual sweetness or heaviness.

long, clean finishhoppy fadedry aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
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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