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Bavik Super Pils

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A pilsner that puts bitterness up front: fresh and full of character, with noble Saaz hops adding a pleasant smoothness. Bottom-fermented from 100% barley malt and aroma hops only, matured long and cold, never diluted. Light yellow, clear and filtered at 5.2% ABV, from the family brewery in Bavikhove, with an authentic recipe for over 50 years.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
noble hophoppymalty
noble hop
hoppy
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with a pronounced noble-hop character, where Saaz hops deliver their signature herbal and slightly floral notes with an undercurrent of white pepper.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bavik Super Pils

◎ Appearance

Bavik Super Pils presents a pale, luminous yellow with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass walls with good lacing. The beer shows vibrant carbonation visible as a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the clear liquid. This refined visual presentation reflects the brewery's commitment to cold maturation and careful filtration.

pale yellowcrystal clearfine white headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a pronounced noble-hop character, where Saaz hops deliver their signature herbal and slightly floral notes with an undercurrent of white pepper. A clean malt base supports the aromatics without dominating, with subtle hints of grain and mineral undertones. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, with no yeast-derived esters or sulfurous notes—a hallmark of extended cold maturation.

noble hopsherbal, floralclean maltmineral notes

◐ Taste

Bitterness takes the lead on the palate, arriving crisp and direct from the Saaz hops, then building to a measured bitter finish without harshness. The malt character provides a dry, clean foundation that allows the hop bitterness to shine, while a pleasant smoothness tempers the overall profile. Mid-palate reveals subtle citrus and mineral elements that add complexity to this textbook German Pilsner expression.

upfront bitternessdry, cleannoble-hop smoothnesscitrus, mineral

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with noble-hop bitterness fading gradually into a mineral and slightly herbal aftertaste. The absence of residual sweetness keeps the palate refreshed and invites another sip.

dry, lingeringherbal fademineral aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
82
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

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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