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Pils 13

Dok Brewing Company
Belgium·German Pilsner
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Floral, grainy and bitter: this 4% Ghent pilsner is made with Belgian hops, unfiltered and unpasteurised. The 13 brand existed before Dok Brewing Company and became its lager line after the two merged, so lager and pils beers from the Dok Noord kettles carry the 13 mark. This tap-and-tank version is poured on draught and from the taproom's tank, while the bottled version is refermented.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter55 IBU
Malt-forward 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
floralhoppybready
floral
hoppy
bready
clean
malty
Aroma
Belgian noble hops introduce a floral character that leads the nose, with papery and herbal undertones adding complexity.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pils 13

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with a crystalline, unfiltered character that catches light with gentle cloudiness. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with persistent lacing, revealing the beer's natural conditioning. Effervescence is lively and fine, typical of a well-carbonated draught pilsner.

pale goldennaturally cloudyfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

Belgian noble hops introduce a floral character that leads the nose, with papery and herbal undertones adding complexity. A grainy, bread-like malt foundation supports the profile without dominating. The bouquet remains clean and inviting, with a subtle grassy note that reflects the beer's unpasteurised, unfiltered nature.

floral hopsgrainyherbalclean, bright

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a light, bready malt sweetness that quickly gives way to pronounced hop bitterness and botanical dryness. The Belgian hops deliver a crisp, peppery bite that lingers through the mid-palate without harshness. The overall impression is clean and refreshing, with good balance between malt and the assertive 55 IBU.

hoppy bitternesscrisp, drypepperybalanced

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with the floral hop character persisting alongside a subtle grainy dryness. A refreshing, quenching quality emerges as the beer warms slightly, inviting the next sip.

drypersistent hoprefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
77
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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