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De Leckere Pilsener

Brouwerij De Leckere
Netherlands·German Pilsner
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A German-style organic pilsner built on barley malt and a fresh hop bitterness, with a medium body. Hallertau Tradition and Hallertau Saphir do the hopping, every ingredient comes from certified organic farming, and the recipe has been refined and brewed since 2010, after several years of tuning.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppynoble hopmalty
hoppy
noble hop
malty
clean
Aroma
Noble hop character dominates the nose, with Hallertau Tradition and Hallertau Saphir imparting a refined herbal and slightly spicy profile.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for De Leckere Pilsener

◎ Appearance

Pale golden color with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A fine, persistent white head forms readily and clings to the glass with visible lacing as you drink. Carbonation is crisp and lively throughout.

pale goldencrystal clearfine persistent head

◌ Aroma

Noble hop character dominates the nose, with Hallertau Tradition and Hallertau Saphir imparting a refined herbal and slightly spicy profile. Beneath lies a clean, understated malt sweetness with a whisper of grain. The overall impression is fresh and inviting without any yeast-derived funk.

noble hopsherbal and spicyclean maltfresh

◐ Taste

Crisp and dry on entry, with a medium body that sits light yet structured on the palate. The bitterness unfolds gradually—restrained but pronounced enough to define the beer—balancing a subtle malt backbone. The finish drives toward cleanliness, with the noble hops lingering as the malt fades.

drynoble-hop bitternessbalancedmedium-bodied

◑ Finish

A clean, drying conclusion with lingering noble-hop bitterness and no residual sweetness. The aftertaste is short and refreshing, inviting the next sip.

cleandry finishrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
87
Finish
78
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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