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Cruzcampo Pilsner

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The beer of Seville — light, aromatic and refreshing with a subtle hop character. Served ice-cold in a chato glass, the essential accompaniment to Andalusian tapas culture.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanmaltymineral
clean
malty
mineral
floral
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose is subtle and restrained, featuring clean malt characteristics with gentle grain notes and a whisper of herbal hop aromatics.
also:bready
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cruzcampo Pilsner

◎ Appearance

Cruzcampo displays a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and brilliant transparency. The beer produces a delicate white head with moderate retention, typical of a well-crafted pilsner. Fine carbonation is evident through consistent effervescence.

pale goldencrystal clearwhite headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose is subtle and restrained, featuring clean malt characteristics with gentle grain notes and a whisper of herbal hop aromatics. Light breadiness complements the overall composition without overwhelming the senses. The aroma invites rather than asserts, making this an approachable introduction.

herbal hopsgrainy maltbreadsubtle

◐ Taste

The palate opens light and crisp with clean malt flavors and a smooth, refreshing character. Minimal bitterness (14 IBU) allows the delicate grain and bread notes to shine through on the mid-palate. The finish remains dry and clean, embodying the classic pilsner balance.

crispmaltydrysmooth

◑ Finish

A clean, dry finish with excellent crispness that lingers pleasantly without harshness. The aftertaste is straightforward and thirst-quenching, leaving no bitter residue.

cleandrycrisp
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
78
Appearance
82
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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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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