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Bergmann Pils

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Harmonious, well hopped and aromatic: this hop-aromatic beer brewed in the Pilsener style has 4.8 % ABV at 11.8° Plato, made from water, barley malt and hops. The brewery calls it its thirst-quencher, a beer for every occasion, brewed on Phoenix-West in Dortmund-Hörde.

ABV
4.8%
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
hoppynoble hopclean
hoppy
noble hop
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by noble hop aromatics—primarily herbal and slightly floral notes with a subtle spice undertone characteristic of Hallertauer or similar European hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bergmann Pils

◎ Appearance

Bergmann Pils presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A firm, white head forms readily and clings to the glass in fine lacing as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is lively and persistent, creating a steady stream of fine bubbles.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by noble hop aromatics—primarily herbal and slightly floral notes with a subtle spice undertone characteristic of Hallertauer or similar European hops. A light, clean malt base supports without overwhelming, offering gentle cereal notes that frame rather than compete with the hop expression.

herbal hopsnoble-hop aromaticsclean maltsubtle spice

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing with immediate hop bitterness that sits at a moderate level (38 IBU), well-integrated rather than aggressive. The mid-palate shows balanced malt sweetness—neither thin nor full-bodied—that supports the hop character without muddying it. The finish is dry and clean, with lingering hop bitterness that invites the next sip.

crisp entrybalanced bitternessdry finishrefreshing

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is short to medium in length, fading with a clean hop bitterness and minimal residual sweetness. This design makes Bergmann Pils an ideal thirst-quencher for extended drinking.

clean aftertastedryapproachable
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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