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Dithmarscher Urtyp

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Urtyp is the more assertive pils in the Dithmarscher range, brewed to 11.3 °P with 27 bitterness units. It pours pale gold and opens with a hop-forward, spicy nose. The palate is robust and grainy, with bread-crust malt set against herbal, peppery hops, and the bitterness stays pronounced through a dry, lingering finish. The brewery itself describes it as its bitter and spicy speciality from the coast, straightforward and without frills.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter27 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppyspicymalty
hoppy
spicy
malty
spicy hop
herbal
bready
Aroma
The nose is hop-forward and assertive, leading with herbal and peppery notes from noble hop varieties.
also:clean
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dithmarscher Urtyp

◎ Appearance

Pale gold in color with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is crisp and lively, with good foam retention that leaves distinct lacing on the glass. The visual presentation is clean and inviting, typical of a well-executed German Pilsner.

pale goldclearfine white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is hop-forward and assertive, leading with herbal and peppery notes from noble hop varieties. Subtle bread crust and light grainy malt undertones provide a gentle counterbalance without overwhelming the composition. The overall impression is spicy and aromatic, befitting this brewery's coastal speciality.

herbal hopspeppery spicebread crustnoble hop character

◐ Taste

The palate opens with robust, grainy malt backbone that recalls fresh bread crust and cereal notes. Herbal and peppery hop bitterness builds steadily through the mid-palate, remaining assertive and well-integrated rather than harsh. The bitterness is the defining character—pronounced and lingering—while the overall body is lean and clean.

grainy maltbread crustherbal bitternesspeppery finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with the hop bitterness persisting well into the aftertaste. No sweetness intrudes; instead, a subtle spice and herbal dryness dominates the closing moments.

drypersistent bitternessherbal aftertaste
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
75
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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