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Berliner Bürgerbräu Pils

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The pils of the former Berliner Bürgerbräu from Friedrichshagen has been brewed in Hohenschönhausen since the brand's sale to Radeberger in 2010 and is found mainly on draught in Berlin beer gardens and pubs. It is a bottom-fermented pilsner at 5 percent. The colour is a yellow-gold slightly deeper than other local pils, under a creamy white head. The entry is lightly malty and soft, with a gentle malt fruitiness. The hop comes through in the finish as a floral, lightly spicy note rather than a sharp bitterness.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
floralmaltyfruity
floral
malty
fruity
spicy
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with restrained malt character—soft and slightly fruity, without aggressive grain notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Berliner Bürgerbräu Pils

◎ Appearance

The beer presents a clear yellow-gold hue, noticeably deeper in tone than typical Berlin pilsners. A creamy white head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine retention, leaving delicate lacing on the walls. The carbonation is steady and well-integrated, supporting the foam structure throughout.

yellow-goldclearcreamy headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with restrained malt character—soft and slightly fruity, without aggressive grain notes. Noble hops emerge gently, offering a floral quality that suggests classic Edelhopfen varieties. The overall impression is clean and refined, with no harsh or oxidative edges.

floral hopssoft maltgentle fruitinessnoble character

◐ Taste

The entry is smooth and lightly malty, settling into a balanced mid-palate where the soft fruit character persists. Bitterness arrives as a restrained, spicy-floral note rather than a sharp bite, maintaining the beer's approachable character. The finish remains clean and crisp without astringency.

smooth palatefloral-spicybalancedrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with the floral hop spice lingering subtly on the aftertaste. The beer drinks clean without residual sweetness or heaviness, encouraging further sips.

dryrefreshingfloral aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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