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Nittenauer Pilsner

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Grainy malt, a hint of citrus and a fine, noble bitterness: this South German Pils gets a generous dose of Tettnanger aroma hops, whose essential oils bring the citrus. The bitterness matures in cold lagering and measures 29 IBU at 4.9% ABV. The brewery pitches this blond beer as its summer refresher for beer gardens and barbecues.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter29 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold2
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
noble hopcitrusymalty
noble hop
citrusy
malty
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit—lifted by Tettnanger hops' aromatic essential oils.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Nittenauer Pilsner

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous quality characteristic of the style. The white head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation appears lively, with a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the body.

pale goldenbrilliant clarityfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit—lifted by Tettnanger hops' aromatic essential oils. Beneath lies a clean, grainy malt foundation with a whisper of bread crust. The overall impression is crisp and inviting, with no yeast or off-note character.

citrus forwardnoble hop charactergrainy malt bedclean, crisp

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and malty, with subtle sweetness from the grain bill. The mid-palate develops a fine, measured bitterness that feels balanced rather than aggressive, the result of cold lagering maturation. Citrus notes persist gently through the middle, supported by the Edelhopfen, while the underlying Malz provides body without heaviness.

balanced bitternesscitrus notesmalty sweetnessdry, clean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with the bitterness tapering smoothly into a lingering, slightly mineral aftertaste. No harshness or astringency intrudes; the beer fades cleanly, inviting the next sip.

drylingering bitternessclean exit
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
74
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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