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Pilsner Lager

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Grassy and citrusy in aroma and flavour, with lemon zest from the hops, a light body, pleasant carbonation and a fine, refreshing bitterness. The base is 100% Franconian Pilsner malt, and the German hops come straight from a farm in Tettnang. Like every Braybrooke beer, it ferments at 9°C and then lagers for at least 30 days, without filtering or fining.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop 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
citrusygrassynoble hop
citrusy
grassy
noble hop
orange
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with herbaceous grassiness and bright citrus notes, particularly lemon zest, characteristic of Tettnang hop cultivation.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pilsner Lager

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue typical of the German Pilsner style, with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating steady streams of small bubbles that support stable lacing along the glass.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with herbaceous grassiness and bright citrus notes, particularly lemon zest, characteristic of Tettnang hop cultivation. These noble hops provide a clean, refined aromatic character with gentle herbal undertones and minimal malt presence in the foreground.

grassylemon zestherbalnoble hops

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and clean, with the light body delivering focused citrus flavors and a delicate malt foundation from the Franconian Pilsner base. The mid-palate balances a pleasant, moderate bitterness with the beer's natural refreshing quality, finishing with a dry, hoppy character that avoids harshness.

crispcitrusylight bodyrefined bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with lingering citrus and subtle herbal notes from the noble hops. A refreshing bitterness persists without overpowering, leaving the palate eager for the next sip.

drylingering citrusrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
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

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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