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Braustolz Pilsner

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Bitter-leaning and fresh in the bouquet, with a marked hop note and a fine golden colour: this is the pils of the Braustolz range, brewed from 11.2 °P original gravity to 4.9 % ABV. It is one of the Saxon specialties that the brand has delivered to the inns and taverns of the region for generations, here in its straightforward pilsner form.

ABV
4.9%
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
hoppyherbalclean
hoppy
herbal
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with a pronounced and fresh hop character, showing herbal and slightly spicy notes typical of noble hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Braustolz Pilsner

◎ Appearance

A fine golden hue dominates the glass, bright and transparent with excellent clarity. The white head forms quickly and clings to the glass wall with good retention, leaving distinct lacing after each sip. Carbonation is lively, evident in the steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the body.

fine goldenbright, clearpersistent foamwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a pronounced and fresh hop character, showing herbal and slightly spicy notes typical of noble hops. Beneath the hop emphasis lies a clean, delicate malt foundation that contributes a subtle grain sweetness without dominating. The overall bouquet is dry and crisp, with no estery or yeasty overtones.

hoppy, herbalnoble hopsfresh, dryclean malt base

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and straightforward, with the hop bitterness making itself known immediately. The mid-palate remains light and refreshing, with a balance that leans distinctly toward the bitter and herbal side rather than malt sweetness. Fine grain character provides structure without sweetness, while the bitterness (38 IBU) lingers pleasantly without harshness.

bitter-forwardcrisp, refreshingherbal finishlight-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and relatively short, fading with a lingering bitter herbal note that invites the next sip. Aftertaste remains clean with no residual sweetness or cloying quality.

dryherbal echo
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
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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