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Excelsior

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Pale malt and grassy hop hints on the nose, soft in the mouth with a well-balanced bitterness: Excelsior is a lively, golden-yellow pils of 5.2% with a fine, firm head and a hopped finish. On the Corsendonk list it comes in kegs for the tap, next to abbey ales from a house with a priory brewing past that reaches back to 1398.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Clean, dry 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
grassyhoppymalty
grassy
hoppy
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced grassy and herbaceous hop character, clean and straightforward without heavy floral or fruity esters.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Excelsior

◎ Appearance

Excelsior presents a bright, golden-yellow hue characteristic of a well-executed pilsner. The beer displays excellent clarity with a fine, firm head that demonstrates good retention and lacing. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a crisp visual impression.

golden-yellowbright and clearfirm headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced grassy and herbaceous hop character, clean and straightforward without heavy floral or fruity esters. Beneath the hop profile lies a soft, understated pale malt foundation that adds subtle sweetness without dominating. The overall aromatic balance is dry and refreshing, inviting further exploration.

grassy hopspale maltherbaceousclean and dry

◐ Taste

On entry, the palate is soft and approachable with a light malt sweetness that quickly yields to a well-balanced bitterness. Mid-palate reveals the hoppy character promised by the nose—crisp and peppery—while maintaining good body and structure. The bitterness builds steadily without harshness, creating a dry, satisfying profile that invites another sip.

hoppy bitternesscrisp finishsoft entrywell-balanced

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with the hop bitterness carrying cleanly into the aftertaste. No cloying residue remains; instead, a refreshing, malty dryness persists on the palate.

dry finishhoppy aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
82
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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