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Bauhöfer Hexensud

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Floral hop aromas dominate, with plenty of geranium and a little green apple; the beer foams very finely, is slim and elegant, and shows a clear, fine-bitter hop bitterness and a quick, dry finish. An unfiltered seasonal pils for Fasnacht, brewed in each year on 11 November: matt-shimmering light gold, 12.5 % original gravity, 5.3 % ABV.

ABV
5.3%
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
floralhoppynoble hop
floral
hoppy
noble hop
clean
citrusy
malty
Aroma
Floral noble-hop character dominates the nose, with pronounced geranium and a whisper of green apple creating a layered, refined bouquet.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bauhöfer Hexensud

◎ Appearance

A pale, light gold hue with a soft, matt shimmer characteristic of an unfiltered pilsner. The head forms fine and dense, clinging to the glass with delicate lacing that persists through the drink. Bright carbonation is evident, though restrained, maintaining clarity despite the absence of filtration.

pale goldfine foamunfilteredbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

Floral noble-hop character dominates the nose, with pronounced geranium and a whisper of green apple creating a layered, refined bouquet. The Edelhopfen strikes a balance between perfumed florality and subtle fruit notes, with no harsh or vegetal edge. Malz provides a clean, neutral base that allows the hops to speak without obstruction.

floral hopsgeraniumgreen applenoble-hop forward

◐ Taste

The palate enters slim and elegant, with a crisp, clean attack that transitions into a fine, dry bitter character. Hop bitterness remains defined and assertive throughout the mid-palate, underpinned by minimal Malz sweetness that keeps the beer refreshing rather than fullbodied. A citrusy thread weaves through the finish, complementing the herbal, Edelhopfen-driven profile.

dryfine-bittercrisphoppyclean

◑ Finish

The finish arrives quickly and decisively, leaving behind a dry, lingering bitter note that fades cleanly without astringency. No residual sweetness lingers; instead, a herbal, slightly citric aftertaste invites the next sip.

quick dry finishherbal aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
84
Appearance
80
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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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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