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Sassy Saaz

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A blonde, dry and easy-drinking pils full of the flavour and aroma of Saaz, the classic Czech hop, with balsamic freshness and herbal notes. The brewery calls it its hoppy pils, and it is gluten-free. Brewed in Massanassa, it ferments and matures in isobaric tanks, which give finer carbonation and a bottle without sediment.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppynoble hopherbal
hoppy
noble hop
herbal
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by the distinctive character of Saaz hops, delivering prominent herbal and floral notes with a subtle balsamic undertone.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sassy Saaz

◎ Appearance

Pale golden color with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head forms with fine, tight bubbles that cling persistently to the glass, leaving delicate lacing with each sip. Carbonation is refined and even throughout, with no suspended matter or haze.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by the distinctive character of Saaz hops, delivering prominent herbal and floral notes with a subtle balsamic undertone. Noble hop aromatics are clean and refined, without aggressive resinousness. A light, dry minerality supports the overall impression of freshness and delicacy.

Saaz hop forwardherbal floralsbalsamic notesdry minerality

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a crisp, clean entry and a dry body that allows the noble hop bitterness to develop steadily. Mid-palate reveals a restrained malt sweetness that balances the herbaceous bite without softening the overall dryness. The bitterness is moderate and builds gradually, finishing clean and free of any astringency.

crisp, drynoble hop bitternesslight malt baseherbal bite

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with the herbal and slightly balsamic notes lingering briefly before fading. Aftertaste remains dry throughout, with no residual sweetness or heavy sensation.

dry, cleanherbal fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
85
Finish
72
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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