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Bel Pils

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A bitter taste is the calling card of this Belgian pilsner, whose character comes from Saaz hops. It was created in 1930 as Extra Blond, went by Extra Pilsner from 1976 to 1991 and has carried the name Bel Pils since 1991. At 5 % ABV it is the Pils of Duvel Moortgat, the family brewery founded in 1871.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Clean, dry 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
noble hopcleanhoppy
noble hop
clean
hoppy
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by the distinctive character of Saaz hops, lending a refined, herbaceous and slightly spicy quality.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bel Pils

◎ Appearance

Bel Pils presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, translucent quality. The head forms dense and white, displaying strong retention and fine lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is vigorous and well-integrated, creating a lively visual presence.

pale goldenbrilliant claritypersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by the distinctive character of Saaz hops, lending a refined, herbaceous and slightly spicy quality. Subtle malt undertones provide a light, bready foundation that supports without overwhelming the hop profile. The overall impression is clean and crisp, with no yeast-derived character obscuring the noble hop aromatics.

Saaz-forwardherbaceous, spicyclean malt base

◐ Taste

Bitterness leads the palate from entry through mid-palate, delivering a firm and sustained hoppy character derived from Saaz's noble lineage. The malt layer remains understated yet present, offering a light sweetness and faint cereal note that balances without softening the bitter framework. The body is crisp and clean, with mineral undertones that enhance the refreshing quality.

pronounced bitternessnoble hop bitecrisp, clean palate

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with the bitter edge persisting pleasantly into the aftertaste. A light, mineral dryness and faint herbaceous echo remain, inviting another sip without cloying.

dry, persistentmineral character
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
88
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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