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Bruckmüller Pils

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A Pils from the Upper Palatinate with a pleasantly bitter edge and a fine taste, courtesy of select aroma hops. Only water, barley malt and hops go into it, at 4.7% ABV. It is brewed by the Bruckmüller family in Amberg, on a site where beer has been brewed since the brewhouse of the Franciscan friary was first recorded in 1490.

ABV
4.7%
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
noble hopcleanhoppy
noble hop
clean
hoppy
malty
Aroma
The nose presents a restrained but elegant profile of noble hop character, with subtle floral and herbal notes that define the upper Palatinate terroir.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bruckmüller Pils

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with delicate lacing. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, typical of a well-conditioned Pilsner. The visual presentation is clean and inviting, reflecting the brewing tradition from which it emerges.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose presents a restrained but elegant profile of noble hop character, with subtle floral and herbal notes that define the upper Palatinate terroir. A light, clean malt foundation provides gentle cereal undertones without dominating. The overall impression is one of balance and purity, with no off-aromas or oxidation.

noble hopsfloral notesclean maltherbal subtlety

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing, with a pleasant, well-mannered bitterness that builds gently across the mid-palate. Noble hop notes provide a dry, peppery quality without harshness, while the malt backbone contributes a lean, grainy sweetness that frames the finish. The 38 IBU bitterness is poised and proportionate, never aggressive.

bitter edgenoble hop bitelean maltcrisp and dry

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with the bitterness lingering pleasantly without astringency. The aftertaste remains hoppy and refreshing, inviting the next sip.

clean dry finishlasting hop bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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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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.

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