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Bergische Löwen Pils

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A crisp German Pilsner with balanced malt character and subtle hop bitterness. Light-bodied and clean-finishing, Bergische Löwen Pils offers refreshing drinkability with modest complexity from traditional brewing.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
pale gold2
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanmaltyhoppy
clean
malty
hoppy
bready
Aroma
The nose is inviting and subtle, leading with light grainy and bread-like malt notes typical of traditional German brewing.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bergische Löwen Pils

◎ Appearance

Bergische Löwen Pils displays a pale golden hue characteristic of the classic German Pilsner style, with excellent clarity and brightness. A fine white head forms with solid retention, topped by delicate carbonation that manifests in steady streams of effervescence throughout the glass.

pale goldenbrilliant claritywhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is inviting and subtle, leading with light grainy and bread-like malt notes typical of traditional German brewing. Delicate floral hop character emerges on closer inspection, with a clean, crisp quality that avoids any heavy spice or resinous intensity.

grainyfloral hopsbread notescrisp

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and refreshing with a light malt backbone that provides modest sweetness and breadiness. The mid-palate remains dry and well-balanced, with subtle hop bitterness (22 IBU) integrating seamlessly rather than dominating the profile, creating an elegant and drinkable character.

crispbalanced maltsubtle bitternessdry

◑ Finish

The finish is notably clean and dry with impressive crispness that encourages another sip. Bitterness recedes gracefully, leaving only pleasant grain notes and a refreshing, lingering dryness.

cleandrycrisp
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
83
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.

Finding a similar German Pilsner

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