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Hofstettner Pils

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Dry and spicy, with a gentle edge: Mühlviertel hops give it a firm, bitter character, and fine carbonation carries the floral hop aroma to the nose. Three hop additions with three varieties shape it: Magnum for the base bitterness, Aurora for floral aroma and Select for a mild hop bouquet. Cold, gentle fermentation and classic lagering finish the job. 5.2% ABV.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
floralhoppyspicy
floral
hoppy
spicy
noble hop
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose presents a refined floral hop character from the Aurora variety, complemented by a subtle noble-hop spiciness typical of Mühlviertel hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hofstettner Pils

◎ Appearance

Hofstettner Pils displays a pale golden hue characteristic of the German Pilsner style, with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The fine carbonation produces a delicate, persistent white head with good lacing that clings to the glass as you drink.

pale goldenbrilliantly clearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose presents a refined floral hop character from the Aurora variety, complemented by a subtle noble-hop spiciness typical of Mühlviertel hops. Underneath, clean malt provides a gentle, supportive background without any yeast-driven esters or phenols.

floral hopnoble-hop spiceclean maltcrisp

◐ Taste

On the palate, this Pilsner opens with a dry, bitter entry shaped by Magnum's firm base bitterness and Select's mild hop bouquet. The mid-palate remains refreshingly lean, allowing the hop bitterness to dominate while maintaining good balance and clarity throughout.

dry, bitterfirm hop bitternessrefreshingnoble character

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and lingering, with a pleasant hop-driven bitterness that fades gradually rather than abruptly. A clean, bone-dry aftertaste confirms the classical lagering and gentle fermentation.

dry, lingeringclean finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
82
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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About German Pilsner

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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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