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Augustiner Pils

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Augustiner has brewed its Pils since 1963. It pours a fresh, brilliantly clear straw yellow under a creamy, stable, fine-bubbled head. The nose is clean, with fruity hop aromas threaded with citrus notes of lemon peel. In the mouth it is slender and elegant, with brisk carbonation. The defining feature is a finely tart, dry hop bitterness that builds through the middle and then fades quickly into a harmonious finish. At 5.6 % ABV it is stronger than most beers sold under this name.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanfruitycitrusy
clean
fruity
citrusy
hoppy
malty
Aroma
The nose is clean and restrained, characteristic of a well-executed German Pilsner.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Augustiner Pils

◎ Appearance

Augustiner Pils presents a brilliantly clear straw yellow, luminous and inviting beneath the glass. A creamy, stable head of fine bubbles sits atop the liquid, demonstrating excellent retention and forming delicate lacing on the glass walls. The carbonation is brisk and visible, lending the beer an animated, refreshing character.

straw yellowcrystal clearfine-bubbled headexcellent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is clean and restrained, characteristic of a well-executed German Pilsner. Noble hop aromas emerge with bright citrus notes—lemon peel predominates—layered over a gentle fruity undertone. There is no yeast-derived cloudiness in the aroma, only the crisp, elegant signature of quality Edelhopfen.

noble hoplemon peelfruityclean

◐ Taste

The palate is slender and elegant, with a brisk, lively carbonation that enhances dryness. A finely tart, dry hop bitterness builds through the mid-palate, providing structure without heaviness. The bitterness is well-integrated and refined, fading cleanly rather than lingering aggressively, allowing the underlying fruity and citrus notes to remain present.

dry hop bitternesscrisp carbonationrefinedcitrus-forward

◑ Finish

The finish is harmonious and dry, with the initial hop bite fading quickly to reveal a light, clean aftertaste. No harsh edge remains; instead, a gentle fruity echo and a whisper of citrus linger briefly before dissipating completely.

dryclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
88
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

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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