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Baumgartner Junghopfenpils

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Pils at 4.8% in bright, glowing yellow, the beery harbinger of spring. The hops are harvested fresh by hand in the brewery's own hop garden. The nose is fresh and spritzy, noble hoppy; the body is very slim and dry, with a firework of hop aromas in the mouth. Very refreshing and sparkling, it ends very harmonious without lingering bitterness. Original gravity 11.6% by weight.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
★undefined — World Beer Cup (Kellerbier or Zwickelbier)
★undefined — Austrian Beer Challenge
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppynoble hopclean
hoppy
noble hop
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with a fresh, spritzy character driven by noble hop aromatics—a hallmark of the brewery's hand-harvested hop garden fruit.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Baumgartner Junghopfenpils

◎ Appearance

Bright, glowing yellow with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a gentle mousse that clings to the glass walls in delicate lacing. The visual presence is clean and inviting, embodying the classic hallmark of a well-made German Pilsner.

bright yellowfine carbonationpersistent headclear

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a fresh, spritzy character driven by noble hop aromatics—a hallmark of the brewery's hand-harvested hop garden fruit. Clean and crisp on the approach, with a subtle floral and herbal dimension that speaks to the quality of the Edelhopfen. Underlying the hop expression lies a delicate, bready malt foundation that does not dominate, keeping the profile light and dry.

noble hopsfresh, spritzyfloral, herbalclean malt backdrop

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a lean, dry entry that immediately showcases a firework of hop aromatics across the mid-palate. The body remains very slim and crisp, allowing the noble hop character to dance without heaviness. Bitterness is moderate and well-integrated, providing structure without harsh edges; the malt contributes a clean, understated sweetness that prevents the beer from becoming austere.

dry, crisp palatehop-forwardmoderate bitternessslim body

◑ Finish

The finish is harmonious and clean, concluding without lingering bitterness or residual sweetness. A refreshing dryness persists on the palate, leaving the mouth ready for another sip.

clean, dryrefreshingharmonious
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
80
Appearance
85
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

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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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