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Berg Pils

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The hop note is what defines this pilsner: dry and bitter in a fine-grained way, but pronounced, on a slim and lively body. Four varieties are used together: Hallertauer Magnum, Tettnanger Tradition, Tettnanger aroma hops and Tettnanger Perle. The grist is pale barley malt from a regional growers' association on the Swabian Jura. Original gravity is 11.9 percent.

ABV
5%
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
hoppynoble hopmalty
hoppy
noble hop
malty
herbal
clean
Aroma
The nose is dominated by a pronounced dry hop character from the blend of four noble hop varieties.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Berg Pils

◎ Appearance

Berg Pils displays a bright, pale golden hue typical of the German Pilsner tradition. The beer is crystal clear, with excellent clarity and fine carbonation that generates a stable white head with good lacing retention down the glass. The overall presentation is clean and refined.

pale goldencrystal clearstable white headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by a pronounced dry hop character from the blend of four noble hop varieties. Hallertauer Magnum and both Tettnanger Tradition and aroma hops contribute layered herbal, slightly spicy, and floral notes with a mineral edge. Beneath this hop framework lies a subtle, supporting malt presence from the regional pale barley—clean and biscuity without overshadowing the aromatic hops.

dry hoppyherbal, spicynoble hopsmineral

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and lively on a slim, refreshing body. The mid-palate develops a fine-grained, pronounced bitterness characteristic of quality Edelhopfen, with herbal and slightly grainy notes dancing across the palate. Malt provides a restrained sweetness that balances without dominating, allowing the hop bitterness to remain the defining focus throughout.

crisp, lively bodyfine-grained bitternessherbal hoprestrained malt

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and cleanly bitter, with the hop bitterness lingering pleasantly into the aftertaste. No cloying sweetness or heavy residue—just a sustained, mineral-edged dryness that invites the next sip.

dry finishlingering hop bitternessmineral
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
81
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.

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