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Aurora

Austria·Imperial Pilsner
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An imperial pilsner built on 100% Mühlviertel Aurora hops and a strong malt bed. Dark gold and naturally cloudy, it shows fresh green-hop aromas with delicate citrus on the nose, a clear, elegant bitterness balanced by a restrained malt sweetness on the palate, and a dry, intense, lingering finish. Fifty bitterness units and triple hopping justify the name. Conceived as a champion bitter for sommelier world champion Karl Schiffner, brewed since 2010. 6.0% ABV.

ABV
6.0%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter50 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycitrusynoble hop
hoppy
citrusy
noble hop
malty
grassy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced green-hop character and delicate citrus notes, grounded by the aromatic signature of 100% Mühlviertel Aurora hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Aurora

◎ Appearance

Aurora presents a dark gold hue with natural cloudiness derived from the yeast, creating an inviting, unfiltered presentation. The head forms with modest density and displays solid retention, while the carbonation appears gentle and well-integrated. The overall visual character is approachable and expressive of its fresh-hop provenance.

dark goldnaturally hazypersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced green-hop character and delicate citrus notes, grounded by the aromatic signature of 100% Mühlviertel Aurora hops. A subtle grassy quality emerges beneath, complemented by restrained noble-hop complexity that speaks to both the variety and triple-hopping technique. Clean, fresh malt undertones provide a measured backdrop without dominating.

fresh green hopscitrus and grassnoble-hop eleganceclean malt bed

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp hop bitterness—50 IBU delivered with clarity and precision—that remains elegant rather than harsh. A restrained malt sweetness runs through the mid-palate, offering just enough body and structure to balance the assertive bitterness without muddying the beer's dryness. The interplay between bitterness and subtle malt character defines the beer's architectural grace.

clear hop bitternessdry palatebalanced restrainthoppy throughout

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and intensely lingering, with the Aurora hop character persisting well into the aftertaste. Bitterness fades gradually, leaving behind a clean, crisp desiccation and a whisper of herbal, grassy complexity.

dry, lingeringherbal persistencerefreshing
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
89
Taste
87
Appearance
85
Finish
88
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 Imperial Pilsner

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What is a Imperial 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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