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Zenne Pils

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A bottom-fermented pils, unfiltered and unpasteurised, brewed by traditional decoction, which lends its malty character extra depth and complexity. Slightly hazy and finely bitter, it is generously hopped with old noble German hop varieties and very drinkable at 4.9 % ABV. The brewery takes its name from the river Senne, from which Brussels was born over a thousand years ago.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Clean, dry bitterness
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
hoppymaltynoble hop
hoppy
malty
noble hop
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with crisp noble hop character—spicy, herbal, and mineral notes from traditional German varieties.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Zenne Pils

◎ Appearance

Pale straw gold with a gentle haze characteristic of an unfiltered, unpasteurised pils. The head is fine and persistent, with delicate lacing that clings to the glass. Bright carbonation gives the beer a lively, inviting appearance.

pale straw goldfine persistent headnaturally hazybright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with crisp noble hop character—spicy, herbal, and mineral notes from traditional German varieties. Beneath sits a clean, slightly bready malt foundation that gains depth from the decoction process. A gentle yeast presence adds earthiness without dominating.

noble hops, spicy and herbalclean malt baseearthy yeast notesmineral minerality

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty, with the decoction brewing technique contributing a rounded, complex sweetness. The mid-palate balances generous noble hop bitterness against that malt foundation, creating harmony rather than conflict. Finish is crisp and dry, with a lingering, refined bitterness that remains clean throughout.

malty entrynoble hop bitternessdry and refinedsmooth drinking

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is dry and gently bitter, fading to a clean, refreshing conclusion. Bitterness lingers without harshness, inviting another sip.

dry finishrefined bitternessrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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

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

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