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Rappen Pilsner

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Rappen Pilsner is straw-yellow under a creamy white head, and its character is bitter, ranging from a light edge to a firm one. It comes from Brauerei Rapp in Kutzenhausen, a family-owned brewery in the Reischenau, west of Augsburg, whose own delivery service runs a fleet of 200 trucks to around 250,000 households in southern Germany.

Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanhoppymalty
clean
hoppy
malty
Aroma
The nose presents restrained but refined noble hop character, with gentle floral and herbal notes typical of classic Edelhopfen varieties.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rappen Pilsner

◎ Appearance

Rappen Pilsner displays a bright straw-yellow hue characteristic of the German Pilsner style, with excellent clarity and fine carbonation visible throughout the glass. A creamy white head forms readily and maintains good retention, leaving delicate lacing as the beer is consumed.

straw-yellowcreamy white headbright and clear

◌ Aroma

The nose presents restrained but refined noble hop character, with gentle floral and herbal notes typical of classic Edelhopfen varieties. A light malty backbone emerges beneath, offering subtle grain sweetness without dominating the composition. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with no yeast-derived esters or phenolics.

noble hopsfloral and herbalclean grain

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and clean, with a balanced interplay of light malt sweetness and distinctive bitter hop character that builds steadily across the mid-palate. The bitterness is firm and sustained rather than sharp, integrating with the malt foundation to create a dry, well-defined finish. The creamy mouthfeel provides structure without heaviness, allowing the hop bitterness to express itself fully.

firm bitternesscrisp and drywell-balanced malt and hops

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with a persistent hop bitterness that gradually recedes into a gentle malty aftertaste. Carbonation remains present throughout, enhancing the refreshing character without becoming intrusive.

dry and cleanlingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
85
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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