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Hochfürst Pilsener

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Pale yellow and aromatically hopped, Hochfürst Pilsener shows floral hop aromas and a fine-bitter finish. It is brewed at 11.6° original gravity for 5.0% ABV. The name nods to the prince-bishops: the Fürstenbau of the Hacklberg brewery in Passau was built in 1692 as their summer seat. The Bräustüberl has been documented since 1912.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Herbal, floral 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
floralhoppynoble hop
floral
hoppy
noble hop
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced floral hop character, displaying delicate herbaceous notes typical of noble hop varieties.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hochfürst Pilsener

◎ Appearance

Hochfürst Pilsener presents a pale golden yellow with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head is compact and persistent, clinging to the glass in a fine lace as it recedes. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, evident in the steady stream of fine bubbles.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent lacebright

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced floral hop character, displaying delicate herbaceous notes typical of noble hop varieties. A subtle malty sweetness underlies the aromatic profile, grounding the hop-forward impression without dominating. The overall bouquet is clean and inviting, with no rough edges or oxidative notes.

floral hopsnoble-hop characterherbaceousclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing, with a light malty base that allows the hop bitterness to emerge clearly. The mid-palate shows a fine bitter edge with lingering floral notes, while remaining lean and well-balanced. The finish dries progressively without harshness, leaving a composed bitter sensation.

crispfine bitternessfloral hop finishlean malt

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length with a gentle, lingering bitterness that fades to a dry, refreshing aftertaste. The overall impression is of clarity and balance rather than intensity.

dryrefreshingnoble-hop aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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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