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Freiherrn Pils

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Very slim-bodied, golden-yellow and brilliantly clear under a compact head: Freiherrn Pils opens with an intense hop bouquet and ends in a finely bitter edge, at 30 IBU. Hopped with Hallertau Perle and Tradition plus Saphir, 5.1 % ABV, brewed from water, barley malt and hops under the Reinheitsgebot.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
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
hoppynoble hopclean
hoppy
noble hop
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by a pronounced noble-hop character, with Hallertauer Perle, Tradition, and Saphir releasing floral and herbal notes in the foreground.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Freiherrn Pils

◎ Appearance

Freiherrn Pils presents a luminous golden-yellow hue with brilliant clarity and negligible particulate matter. A compact, fine-grained head crowns the glass, demonstrating moderate retention and clean lacing along the walls. The overall impression is one of classical pilsner brightness and precise, controlled carbonation.

golden-yellowbrilliantly clearcompact head

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by a pronounced noble-hop character, with Hallertauer Perle, Tradition, and Saphir releasing floral and herbal notes in the foreground. Subtle grainy-malt undertones emerge beneath the hop bouquet, providing a gentle backdrop without competing for attention. The aroma is crisp and inviting, free from fermentation-derived esters or off-notes.

intense hop bouquetnoble-hop floralclean malt base

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a light, almost delicate body and immediate hop bitterness that builds steadily across the mid-palate. Hallertauer varieties deliver a restrained grainy-malt sweetness that balances the 30 IBU without overwhelming; the finish moves decisively toward a dry, finely bitter edge. The overall sensation is refreshingly crisp, with no residual sweetness or heaviness.

fine bitternesslight-bodieddry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is short to medium in length, trailing off with a persistent, elegant hop bitterness and a whisper of noble-hop spice. No astringency or harshness remains; the beer closes clean and dry.

hoppy aftertastedry exit
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
88
Finish
78
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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