hopIQ
ENDE
Build your DNASign in

Autenrieder Pilsner

Schlossbrauerei Autenried
Tap to rate
🌍 Germany · German Pilsner · One of 292 German Pilsners in hopIQ

Schlossbrauerei Autenried's Pilsner is everything a Bavarian Pils should be: clean, pale gold, and unapologetically dry. The hop bitterness lands firm but refined — herbal, never harsh — and the finish is so crisp it pulls you straight to the next sip. A beer that knows exactly what it is and does it without fanfare.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
See all German Pilsner alternatives →

AWARDS

Bronze · 2025
European Beer Star 2025
German Pilsner
★Bronze — European Beer Star 2025 (German Pilsner)
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

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another German Pilsner.
Hop character
herbal
hoppy
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean

FEATURED IN

#5 of 50The Best German Pilsners→

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Autenrieder Pilsner

◎ Appearance

Pale gold with crystalline clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass in delicate lacing. Carbonation is lively and even, maintaining steady foam throughout the pour. The beer presents itself with understated elegance—bright without ostentation.

pale goldcrystal clearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Restrained and noble on the nose, with herbal and slightly spicy Edelhopfen notes emerging cleanly over a soft, grainy Malz foundation. There is no yeast character or sulfur; the aromatics stay focused and dry. The overall impression is of precision and balance rather than intensity.

herbal hopsgrainy maltspicyclean

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and dry, with a light malt body that never turns sweet or round. The hop bitterness arrives firm and refined—herbal and peppery rather than harsh or aggressive—and persists through the mid-palate without overpowering the delicate malt structure. A true Bavarian Pils that prioritizes refinement over punch.

dry palateherbal bitternessrefinedmalt-restrained

◑ Finish

The finish is notably crisp and pulling, with lingering herbal bitterness and a bone-dry mouthfeel that invites the next sip. The aftertaste is clean, leaving no residual sweetness or cloying notes.

crispdry finishherbal lingering
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
82
+ Sign in to add your tasting note

Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Autenrieder Pilsner

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 Autenrieder Pilsner

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, dry, crisp character as Autenrieder Pilsner will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Other German Pilsners in hopIQ

Compare with another beer →Explore all German Pilsner beers in hopIQ →New to German Pilsner? Read our guide →Browse Germany beers →