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Bärner Frübi

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Floral, hoppy aroma with a light honey note, then a bitter-aromatic finish: Bärner Frübi is a spring pilsner at 4.6% ABV and 36 IBU. It joined the range in 2019 as the Felsenau's second seasonal speciality, brewed to bring on spring feelings, and is only available in season. Original gravity 10.9%, colour 7 EBC.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter36 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralhoppyhoney
floral
hoppy
honey
noble hop
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with floral and herbal hop character, supported by bright, grassy noble-hop aromatics typical of the German Pilsner tradition.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bärner Frübi

◎ Appearance

A pale golden color with excellent clarity and fine, persistent white head. The beer shows bright lacing that clings to the glass with each sip, indicating good protein stability. Gentle carbonation produces a steady stream of small bubbles.

pale goldenbrilliant claritypersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with floral and herbal hop character, supported by bright, grassy noble-hop aromatics typical of the German Pilsner tradition. A delicate honey sweetness emerges beneath, adding subtle warmth without cloying. The malt base remains clean and understated, allowing the hops to take center stage.

floral, herbal hopsnoble-hop aromaticshoney sweetnessclean malt base

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and light, with a fine, grainy malt body that carries notes of soft honey and grain sweetness. Bitter-aromatic hop flavors build steadily through the mid-palate, delivering a leafy, elegant bitterness that remains refined rather than aggressive. The beer maintains excellent balance between sweetness and bitterness throughout.

crisp, light palategrainy maltbitter-aromatic hopswell-balanced

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with lingering hop bitterness and a clean, mineral-like aftertaste. Noble-hop resinousness fades gradually, leaving the palate clean and ready for the next sip.

dry, refreshingnoble-hop resinousnessclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
80
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.

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