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Distelhäuser Pils

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A clean, crisp Tauber-Franconian pilsner with pronounced hop bitterness and a firm dry finish. Brewed to Reinheitsgebot with locally sourced raw materials; a consistent DLG quality performer.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold2
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycleanpiney
hoppy
clean
piney
citrusy
mineral
floral
Aroma
Noble hop character leads the nose with pronounced piney and citrus notes, underpinned by subtle herbal and floral undertones.
also:bready
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Distelhäuser Pils

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that clings persistently to the glass. Fine carbonation creates a delicate bead that sustains throughout the pour. The beer presents the hallmark visual refinement of a classical German Pilsner.

pale goldenbrilliantly clearpersistent white headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Noble hop character leads the nose with pronounced piney and citrus notes, underpinned by subtle herbal and floral undertones. A restrained malt base provides a clean, grainy foundation without sweetness. The overall impression is crisp and mineral-driven, with no yeast-derived esters or phenolics.

piney hopcitrus notesherbal floralsclean grain

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a crisp, dry malt backbone that transitions seamlessly into assertive hop bitterness. Mid-palate layers reveal mineral qualities and subtle bready character, while the noble hops maintain a firm grip throughout. Bitterness is clean and well-integrated, never astringent.

assertive bitternessdry maltmineral characternoble hop grip

◑ Finish

A firm, lingering dry finish with persistent hop bitterness that slowly fades. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, with no cloying sweetness or bitter harshness.

dry finishlingering bitternessrefreshing aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
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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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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