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Rieder Pils

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Straw-yellow beneath a firm white head, sparkling and lively. Fresh, lemony hop aroma meets a pleasant bitterness and a classically slim body; the hop note is fine-bitter and balanced, and the finish stays short and lightly bitter. Austrian brewing malt and hops from traditional growing regions are the foundation, and this Pils from Ried took DLG Gold in 2016, 2017 and 2019.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter32 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2019
DLG-Prämierung
Gold · 2017
DLG-Prämierung
Gold · 2016
DLG-Prämierung
★Gold — DLG-Prämierung
★Gold — DLG-Prämierung
★Gold — DLG-Prämierung
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusyhoppyclean
citrusy
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with fresh, lemony noble hop character that is bright and inviting.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rieder Pils

◎ Appearance

Straw-yellow and brilliantly clear, with a firm white head that holds steadily. The carbonation is lively and persistent, creating fine bubbles that rise through the glass with characteristic vitality.

straw-yellowbrilliant clarityfirm white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with fresh, lemony noble hop character that is bright and inviting. Beneath lies a clean, understated malt foundation from Austrian brewing barley, with no yeast-derived notes or adjuncts—a classically restrained Pilsner bouquet.

fresh lemonnoble hopsclean maltrestrained

◐ Taste

The palate enters lean and crisp, with a slim body that allows the hop bitterness to develop cleanly across the mid-palate. The bitterness is fine and refined rather than aggressive, balancing the delicate malt sweetness without overwhelming the finish.

crisp entryfine bitternessbalancedslim body

◑ Finish

The finish is short and clean, fading to a light, lingering bitter note that encourages the next sip. No harsh edges or astringency remain.

short finishlight bitternessclean
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
81
Appearance
85
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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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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