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Neu Pilsner

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The classic German-inspired pilsner of the brewery, fresh, dry and bitter in a North German style. Hopped with Hallertau Mittelfrüh and Tettnang, it shows hoppy notes of freshly cut grass and citrus over a delicate malt character. Neu Pilsner is the cornerstone of Bad Seed's lager range; the brewery loves the simple, easy-drinking lager as a balance of the basic ingredients water, malt, yeast and hops.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
grassyhoppycitrusy
grassy
hoppy
citrusy
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent herbaceous notes of freshly cut grass, a signature characteristic of Hallertau Mittelfrüh.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Neu Pilsner

◎ Appearance

Neu Pilsner presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head forms with good density and displays stable lacing that clings to the glass with each sip. Carbonation is evident and lively, contributing to the beer's crisp visual presentation.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent lace

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent herbaceous notes of freshly cut grass, a signature characteristic of Hallertau Mittelfrüh. Behind this lies a subtle citrus character—restrained and clean—complemented by delicate malt undertones that provide a gentle, grainy foundation without dominating.

grassy, herbaceouscitrus notesdelicate grain

◐ Taste

The palate enters crisp and dry, with the malt providing a light, clean base that allows hop bitterness to express itself clearly. Mid-palate shows a balanced interplay between the grassy, herbal hop profile and restrained sweetness from the malt. The finish is dry and bitter, with a lingering hoppy character that remains noble and refined rather than aggressive.

dry and bittergrassy hop profilemalt-forward balance

◑ Finish

The beer concludes with a clean, medium-length finish dominated by noble hop bitterness and lingering herbal notes. The aftertaste remains dry and refreshing, inviting another sip.

clean dry finishnoble bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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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