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Fine bitterness and a herb, balanced character define this Pils. Brewed with Tettnang aroma hops (natural hops only, no extracts), barley from the region, pure brewing water and the brewery's own house yeast, it pours at 4.8% ABV from the Ravensburg Bierbuckel, where the Leibingers have brewed since 1894.

ABV
4.8%
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
noble hopherbalclean
noble hop
herbal
clean
hoppy
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced noble-hop character, displaying herbal and slightly floral notes from the Tettnang aroma hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pils

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation. The head forms quickly and clings persistently to the glass in a delicate lace pattern. The beer presents a crisp, inviting visual profile characteristic of well-crafted German Pilsner.

pale goldenbright clarityfine lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced noble-hop character, displaying herbal and slightly floral notes from the Tettnang aroma hops. A light, clean malt undertone supports the composition without overshadowing the hop-forward aromatics. The overall impression is fresh and mineral-driven, with no solvent or yeast-derived off-notes.

Tettnang hopsherbal-floralclean maltmineral freshness

◐ Taste

Fine bitterness enters cleanly on the palate, building steadily through the mid-mouth without harshness. Noble-hop flavors remain central—herb-forward and slightly spicy—balanced by a restrained, crisp malt sweetness. The finish dries progressively, leaving a lingering hoppy bitterness that invites the next sip.

noble-hop biteherbal spicedry finishbalanced

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and refreshing, with dry hoppy notes persisting for several seconds. No cloying sweetness or astringency detracts from the clarity of the conclusion.

dryrefreshinghoppy fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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.

Finding a similar German Pilsner

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