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Das Pils

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Pils was first brewed in Pilsen, by a Bavarian brewer, and Bürgerbräu was one of the first breweries in Bavaria to brew it. A fine hop-blossom nose leads to a slim malt body with full hop aroma, a lively sparkle and a round, unobtrusive hop bitterness in the finish. Pils, 4.9% ABV and 11.2% original gravity, straw yellow.

ABV
4.9%
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
hoppynoble hopclean
hoppy
noble hop
clean
malty
Aroma
A refined noble-hop nose leads, offering classic herbal and floral notes with subtle spice undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Das Pils

◎ Appearance

Straw yellow with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with delicate lacing. Bright carbonation creates a lively visual presence typical of the pilsner style. The beer presents a clean, inviting appearance that promises crisp refreshment.

straw yellowbrilliant clarityfine white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

A refined noble-hop nose leads, offering classic herbal and floral notes with subtle spice undertones. Light malt character provides a modest grain sweetness that balances the aromatic hops without overwhelming. The overall bouquet is elegant and restrained, characteristic of a traditional Bavarian pilsner.

noble hopsherbalfloralfine grain sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp, clean malt flavors and a slim body that allows the hop profile to dominate mid-palate. Noble hop bitterness develops progressively but remains unobtrusive and well-integrated. The finish arrives with a firm, dry hop bite that refreshes without harshness.

hop-forwardcrisp maltclean palateround bitterness

◑ Finish

A dry, moderately long finish with persistent hop bitterness that gradually subsides into a clean, refreshing aftertaste. No residual sweetness remains—only a pleasant, lingering herbal hop character.

dryhoppy aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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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