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Bosch Pils

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Straw-yellow and bright, Bosch Pils shows a fine bitterness and the aroma of Hersbrucker Spät hops. It matures for at least five weeks in the cold lager cellar, unpasteurised and made without hop extract. In the Bad Laasphe region it has been a fixture since the 1950s, when pils became Germany's favourite beer. 5.0 % ABV, 25 IBU, 11.9 % original gravity.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
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
noble hopcleanhoppy
noble hop
clean
hoppy
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with the characteristic floral and herbal notes of Hersbrucker Spät hops, delivering a clean, refined noble-hop character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bosch Pils

◎ Appearance

Bosch Pils presents a pale straw-yellow hue with brilliant clarity and an inviting brightness. The head forms with fine, tight bubbles that cling to the glass with notable persistence, leaving delicate lacing that traces each sip. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a gently animated surface.

pale straw-yellowbrilliant claritypersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with the characteristic floral and herbal notes of Hersbrucker Spät hops, delivering a clean, refined noble-hop character. Subtle breadiness from the malt base provides a soft supporting layer without dominating the profile. The extended cold maturation has polished the aroma into a composed, elegant expression with no rough edges or yeast-derived esters.

noble hopsfloral, herbalclean malt foundation

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and crisp, with a lean, dry malt backbone that allows the hop bitterness to unfold at moderate intensity. Mid-palate remains light and refreshing, balancing a gentle sweetness from the Malz with the persistent, noble bitterness characteristic of the Hersbrucker variety. The finish dries progressively, leaving the palate feeling cleansed and ready for the next sip.

fine bitternesscrisp, drylight, refreshing

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is short to medium in length, fading cleanly with lingering hop bitterness and a whisper of malt dryness. No astringency or off-flavours intrude, leaving only a pleasant, quenching sensation.

dry, cleanlingering hop notes
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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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