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Dommelsch Pilsener

Dommelsch
Netherlands·German Pilsner
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Dommelsch Pilsener is a golden-yellow pilsener with 5% ABV and a hop touch in the finish. Brewed on the Dommel in the Dutch village of Dommelen, it traces back to 1744 and is presented as an authentic Dutch pils, brewed for generations with pride and dedication. In 2019, as the brewery marked its 275th anniversary, it received monument status.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
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
hoppycleanmalty
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with a pronounced noble hop character, offering subtle herbal and floral notes typical of Edelhopfen varieties.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dommelsch Pilsener

◎ Appearance

Dommelsch Pilsener presents a bright golden-yellow hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation. The white head forms readily and maintains crisp lacing on the glass throughout the drinking experience, characteristic of a well-crafted pilsner.

bright golden-yellowclear and cleanfine carbonationcrisp lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a pronounced noble hop character, offering subtle herbal and floral notes typical of Edelhopfen varieties. A light, clean malt foundation provides a delicate grainy sweetness beneath, with no yeast-derived esters or adjunct aromas present.

noble hopsherbal and florallight grain notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing, with a balanced interplay between light malt sweetness and well-integrated bitterness. Mid-palate remains clean and direct, the hop character building progressively without overwhelming the delicate malt backbone, delivering a dry, structured finish.

crisp and cleanbalanced bitternesslight malt sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately long, with a lingering hoppy bitterness that fades gradually into a clean, mineral-like aftertaste. No residual sweetness persists.

dry and hoppyclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
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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Food Pairing

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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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, crisp, refreshing character as Dommelsch Pilsener will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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