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Budels Pilsener

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A golden pilsner with a malty note, the showpiece of Budelse Brouwerij, a family brewery in Budel since 1870. It is bottom-fermented, comes in at 5 % and is brewed to a family recipe the brewery keeps secret, from carefully selected raw materials and brewing water from wells in Brabant.

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
maltycleanhoppy
malty
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with clean, grainy malt character balanced by understated noble hop notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Budels Pilsener

◎ Appearance

A bright, golden yellow with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with even lacing. The carbonation is lively, producing a steady stream of fine bubbles that maintains the foam structure throughout the drinking experience.

bright goldenclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with clean, grainy malt character balanced by understated noble hop notes. A faint floral and herbal undertone emerges from carefully selected hops, while the overall impression remains restrained and inviting, free from any yeast-derived funkiness or adjunct aromas.

grainy maltnoble hopsfloral notesclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a soft, malty sweetness that carries through the mid-palate without becoming heavy. A moderate, measured bitterness emerges in the latter half, delivered by refined Edelhopfen rather than aggressive intensity. The finish is crisp and dry, with good balance between grain and hop bitterness.

malty entrymoderate bitternesssmooth-drinkingcrisp

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and refreshing, with a lingering, slightly dry hop character that invites another sip. The bitterness fades gracefully, leaving only a whisper of grain sweetness on the palate.

refreshingdry finishlingering hop
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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

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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.

Finding a similar German Pilsner

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