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Bavaria Gluten Free

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A clear, light-blond gluten-free pilsener at 5% ABV. It is easy to drink, with a refreshing taste and a pleasant light bitterness in the finish. It comes from the family-owned Bavaria brewery in Lieshout, Noord-Brabant, which dates back to 1719 and switched from top- to bottom-fermenting beer in 1925.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
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
cleanhoppymalty
clean
hoppy
malty
Aroma
The nose presents a restrained, clean profile characteristic of the German Pilsner style.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bavaria Gluten Free

◎ Appearance

A pale golden brew with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The head forms a fine white crown with moderate retention and delicate lacing. Carbonation is evident and well-integrated, lending the beer a crisp, inviting visual presence.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose presents a restrained, clean profile characteristic of the German Pilsner style. Subtle noble hop character emerges with a light floral and herbal quality, while soft malt undertones provide a gentle cereal backdrop. No yeast-derived esters or off-aromas intrude.

noble hop, subtlelight herbal notesclean malt sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate enters crisp and refreshing, with a smooth, light body that belies the beer's drinkability. Noble hop bitterness builds gradually through the mid-palate, reaching a pleasant 38 IBU finish without harshness. Malt and hop elements remain in careful balance, allowing neither to dominate.

crisp entrybalanced bitternesssmooth mouthfeeldry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with a pleasant lingering hop bitterness that fades without astringency. Aftertaste remains refreshing and inviting, encouraging another sip.

dry, cleanpleasant hop fade
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
77
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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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