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Midpoint

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A touch of malt sweetness meets a fine bitterness in a golden, well-rounded pilsner. Midpoint comes in at 5.0%, brewed slowly and lagered at low temperatures, with pilsner malt, maize and light crystal, and hopped with Northern Brewer and Hallertau Hersbrucker. It is served at 4 °C and poured at Brewpoint exclusively.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
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
noble hopcleanmalty
noble hop
clean
malty
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with refined noble-hop character—floral and slightly herbal notes from Hallertau Hersbrucker—supported by a clean, grainy pilsner malt foundation.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Midpoint

◎ Appearance

Midpoint presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation. The head forms a tight, persistent foam that leaves delicate lacing on the glass as you drink, characteristic of a well-executed lager.

bright goldencrisp carbonationpersistent headclean clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with refined noble-hop character—floral and slightly herbal notes from Hallertau Hersbrucker—supported by a clean, grainy pilsner malt foundation. Maize and light crystal add subtle sweetness without overshadowing the restrained, elegant hop profile.

noble hopsfloral, herbalclean grainsubtle sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with a gentle malt sweetness that establishes balance before a fine bitterness builds through the mid-palate. Northern Brewer and Hallertau Hersbrucker work in concert to deliver a dry, slightly peppery finish that never becomes harsh or aggressive.

balanced maltrefined bitternessdry, pepperyclean palate

◑ Finish

The finish is lean and satisfying, with bitterness fading to a crisp, dry aftertaste. A light malty undertone lingers briefly before the beer's refreshing character reasserts itself.

dry finishlight malt echo
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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