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Budels Ongefilterd

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Straight from the storage tank into the bottle: this organic pilsner is bottled unfiltered and stays naturally cloudy, with the yeast left in. A little bitterness comes along with it. It is the unfiltered version of the brewery's organic pilsener, bottom-fermented and 5 %, from the family brewery in Budel.

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
yeastycleanhoppy
yeasty
clean
hoppy
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by fresh, grainy malt notes with a subtle yeasty character from the living sediment.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Budels Ongefilterd

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with persistent cloudiness from suspended yeast, giving the beer a soft, hazy appearance. A fine white head forms and clings to the glass with moderate retention. The carbonation is gentle and even, appropriate for a naturally conditioned pilsner.

pale goldennaturally hazyfine white headsoft carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by fresh, grainy malt notes with a subtle yeasty character from the living sediment. Noble hops contribute a restrained herbal and floral lift, while the unfiltered nature adds a soft, bready undertone. Overall the aroma remains clean and balanced, with no harsh or oxidative notes.

grainy maltnoble hopsyeasty depthbready notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp malt sweetness and a light grain body. Mid-palate brings a measured bitterness from quality hops, neither aggressive nor fleeting, supported by the yeast's subtle spiciness. The finish is dry and refreshing, with the haze contributing a soft, slightly fuller mouthfeel than typical filtered examples.

crisp maltmeasured bitternesslight bodyyeast spice

◑ Finish

A clean, dry finish with lingering noble hop bitterness and a faint grainy dryness. The aftertaste remains refreshing and inviting, with no cloying residue.

dry finishhoppy drynessclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
76
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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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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