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Darguner Premium Pilsener

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Pure, fine-bitter and hop-aromatic, golden yellow, with a very pleasant, mild aroma and a touch of selected aroma hops. Darguner Premium Pilsener ferments slowly at low temperatures and matures for an extended time. It is brewed at 11.2% original gravity with 21 bitterness units and reaches 4.9% ABV. The Dargun brewery was founded in 1991.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter21 IBU
Clean, dry bitterness
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
hoppycleannoble hop
hoppy
clean
noble hop
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced noble hop character, offering a subtle floral and herbal complexity.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Darguner Premium Pilsener

◎ Appearance

Darguner Premium Pilsener presents a bright golden-yellow hue characteristic of the German Pilsner style. The beer displays excellent clarity with fine, persistent carbonation that forms a stable white head with good lacing and foam retention. The visual presentation reflects the brewery's commitment to extended cold maturation and careful handling.

bright golden-yellowcrystal clearstable white head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced noble hop character, offering a subtle floral and herbal complexity. A gentle malty sweetness provides a clean, grain-forward foundation without dominating. The overall aromatic profile is refined and restrained, emphasizing the delicate interplay between carefully selected aroma hops and soft malt notes.

noble hop floralgentle malt sweetnessrefined, restrained

◐ Taste

On the palate, crisp hoppy bitterness arrives cleanly at entry, supported by a light malty backbone that remains smooth and well-integrated. The mid-palate balances fine bitter notes with subtle grain character, maintaining excellent drinkability throughout. At 21 IBU, the bitterness registers as pleasant and fine rather than aggressive, allowing the hop aromatics to shine without harshness.

crisp hop bitternesslight malty basesmooth-drinking

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with the noble hop bitterness fading gracefully into a dry, slightly grassy aftertaste. The extended maturation period contributes to a polished, lingering noble-hop character that encourages another sip.

dry, refreshingnoble-hop lingering
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
79
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.

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