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Eichbaum Pilsener

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Feinherb and refreshing, with a fine hop note and a well-balanced bitterness that ends in the classic Pilsener finish. It shines golden yellow at 4.9 % ABV and 11.2 % original gravity. Water, barley malt and hop extract make up the recipe, brewed to the Reinheitsgebot with the brewery's pure-culture yeast and water from its own deep wells.

ABV
4.9%
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
hoppycleannoble hop
hoppy
clean
noble hop
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with restrained but distinct noble-hop character, offering a subtle floral and herbal profile without aggression.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Eichbaum Pilsener

◎ Appearance

Eichbaum Pilsener presents a bright, luminous golden-yellow hue characteristic of the German Pilsner tradition. The beer displays excellent clarity with fine, persistent carbonation that forms a delicate white head with good retention and lacing. The visual presentation immediately signals a classically executed lager of refined simplicity.

golden-yellowbrilliant clarityfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with restrained but distinct noble-hop character, offering a subtle floral and herbal profile without aggression. Beneath the hop presence lies a clean, grainy malt foundation that supports without dominating. The overall aromatic picture is one of balance and restraint, reflecting meticulous brewing and pure culture yeast fermentation.

noble hopsherbal notesgrainy maltclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate entry is crisp and refreshing, with a well-defined bitterness that settles at 38 IBU—enough to frame the beer without overwhelming. Mild malt sweetness and grain provide structure through the mid-palate, while the noble-hop character emerges as a refined, slightly spicy counterpoint. The bitterness integrates smoothly, creating a harmonious tension between malt and hops.

balanced bitternessgrain-forwardrefined hopclean palate

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and crisp, trailing off with a lingering noble-hop bitterness that is characteristic of true Pilsner style. The aftertaste remains clean and mineral-forward, inviting another sip without fatigue.

dry finishlingering bitternessmineral
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
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

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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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