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Bauhöfer Pilsener

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Herbal hop aromas and fresh green impressions lead the nose, followed by a pronounced, noble hop bitterness on a slim, finely sparkling body and a quick, dry finish. Brewed bottom-fermented in the Pilsener style with German aroma hops only, at 12.3 % original gravity and 5.2 % ABV, by the family brewery in Renchen-Ulm.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Herbal, floral 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
noble hophoppyherbal
noble hop
hoppy
herbal
grassy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced herbal and green hop character, displaying classic noble hop aromatics that are both floral and slightly spicy.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bauhöfer Pilsener

◎ Appearance

Pale golden yellow with excellent clarity and bright, appealing translucence. The head forms quickly and clings persistently to the glass with fine, delicate lacing. Fine carbonation creates a continuous, lively bead that maintains the beer's crisp visual presentation throughout the pour.

pale goldenbrilliant claritypersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced herbal and green hop character, displaying classic noble hop aromatics that are both floral and slightly spicy. A subtle, clean grainy foundation underlies the hop profile, with no yeast-driven esters or phenolics to distract from the primary hop impression. The overall aromatic signature is fresh, mineral-forward, and inviting.

herbal hopsgreen impressionsnoble aromaclean grainy base

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a crisp, dry entry that immediately establishes a restrained malt sweetness before transitioning into a pronounced, articulate hop bitterness. The body remains slim and elegant, letting the noble hop bitterness and herbal characteristics dominate the mid-palate without any rough edges. Carbonation provides a refreshing tactile quality that enhances the beer's overall dryness and crispness.

dry palatenoble hop bitternessherbal finishslim bodycrisp bite

◑ Finish

The finish is quick and decisively dry, with the hop bitterness fading cleanly to leave a pleasant herbal and slightly peppery afterimage. No residual sweetness lingers; the beer closes on a clean, mineral note that invites another sip.

dry finishquick fadeherbal aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
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.

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