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Brinkhoff's No. 1

Brinkhoff's Brauerei
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🌍 Germany · German Pilsner · One of 282 German Pilsners in hopIQ

The brewery's flagship pils, brewed to the recipe of its first brewmaster Fritz Brinkhoff from barley malt, hops and hop extract at 11.4 °P original gravity. It pours a clear straw gold under a dense white head. Freshly cut grass and soft grain lead the nose, with a light bready note behind. The palate brings pale malt with a touch of sweetness, meadow flowers and herbs, then a firm bitterness that dries the finish and leaves a faint hint of citrus peel.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another German Pilsner.
Hop character
grassy
herbal
floral
citrusy
Malt character
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Brinkhoff's No. 1

◎ Appearance

Brinkhoff's No. 1 presents a clear straw-gold colour that catches the light with appealing brightness. A dense white head forms on the pour and clings to the glass with fine persistence, leaving delicate trails of lacing as the beer is consumed. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presence.

straw goldcleardense white headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with distinctive freshly cut grass and soft grain notes that speak to the beer's clean, assertive hop character and quality barley malt base. A subtle bready undertone emerges beneath, adding mild depth and warmth without overwhelming the primary aromatic impression. The overall profile is crisp and inviting, true to the German Pilsner tradition.

fresh grasssoft grainbreadyclean and crisp

◐ Taste

The palate entry shows pale malt with a gentle sweetness that immediately yields to herbal and meadow flower notes. The mid-palate develops a firm, well-structured bitterness characteristic of quality noble hops, while maintaining balance with the malt foundation. The finish is notably dry, with a faint citrus peel impression that extends the aftertaste with pleasant persistence.

pale maltherbalnoble hop bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The bitterness carries through to a clean, dry conclusion that lingers with subtle citrus character. The aftertaste remains crisp and refreshing, with no sweetness or heaviness lingering on the palate.

drycitrus peelrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Brinkhoff's No. 1

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Brinkhoff's No. 1

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same grassy, bitter, malty character as Brinkhoff's No. 1 will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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