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Berliner Bürgerbräu Pils

Berliner-Kindl-Schultheiss-Brauerei
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🌍 Germany · Pilsner · One of 13 Pilsners in hopIQ

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%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Dry and crisp.

A direct pour that closes clean — trim and sharp, working together to keep things moving.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Pilsner.
Hop character
floral
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
Distinctive notes
spicy

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Berliner Bürgerbräu Pils

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Berliner Bürgerbräu Pils

About Pilsner

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a 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 Pilsner

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same floral, malty, smooth character as Berliner Bürgerbräu Pils will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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