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Zipfer Naturhopfen-Pils

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Light golden with a delicate hop note and fresh, bitter nuances that stay gentle on the palate from start to finish. 5.2 % ABV from 11.8° Plato, brewed with Perle, Magnum, Tettnanger and Spalter Select, four natural hops from the Mühlviertel that are added as dried cones rather than extract. Brewed with the water of the brewery's own spring in Zipf.

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
hoppynoble hopclean
hoppy
noble hop
clean
herbal
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced, dried noble hops—Tettnanger and Spalter Select dominate with herbal, slightly spicy notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Zipfer Naturhopfen-Pils

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with bright, translucent clarity that showcases the beer's clean brewing. The head rises with modest density and holds a fine, delicate lacing against the glass. Carbonation appears gentle and steady throughout, consistent with a refined pilsner.

pale goldenclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced, dried noble hops—Tettnanger and Spalter Select dominate with herbal, slightly spicy notes. A subtle earthiness emerges beneath, grounded by soft malt undertones that suggest biscuit rather than sweetness. The overall impression is crisp and mineral, with no aromatic heaviness.

noble hopsherbalearthymineral notes

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and direct, with a light, grainy malt body that moves quickly to the mid-palate. Hop bitterness builds gradually but remains disciplined—38 IBU provide structure without aggression. Herbal and slightly peppery notes from the natural hop cones persist alongside a refreshing, dry cleanliness that invites another sip.

crisp bitternessherbaldrysmooth-drinking

◑ Finish

The aftertaste lingers with restrained bitterness and a subtle herbal fade that stays pleasant on the palate. Drying sensation completes the experience without astringency, leaving the mouth refreshed and ready for the next taste.

dry finishherbal faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
76
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

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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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