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Brauherren Pils

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Pale blond and pleasantly spritzy, this Pils tastes classically herb, with nuances of ginger and lemon and a touch of grain over lightly malty notes. Barley malt, hops and brewing water are all it contains, at 4.9% ABV and 11.4 °P. It is brewed in Einbeck, where in the 14th century each of 700 citizens held the right to brew.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop 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
herbalcitrusymalty
herbal
citrusy
malty
spicy
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with herbaceous noble hop character, complemented by subtle citrus notes—lemon zest and a hint of ginger—that add brightness without aggression.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Brauherren Pils

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with excellent clarity and a bright, persistent white head that forms fine lacing along the glass. The beer displays lively carbonation throughout, with a steady stream of fine bubbles rising from the bottom. The overall presentation is classic and refined, befitting a traditional German Pilsner.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white headbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with herbaceous noble hop character, complemented by subtle citrus notes—lemon zest and a hint of ginger—that add brightness without aggression. A light, clean Malz undertone emerges, grounding the profile without overwhelming the delicate hop aromatics. The overall impression is crisp and inviting, with no yeast-driven esters or adjunct distractions.

herbal hopslemon zestginger spiceclean grain

◐ Taste

Entry is dry and refreshing, with a lean malty foundation that allows noble hops to assert a firm, well-integrated bitterness. Mid-palate develops herbaceous and citrus notes that echo the aroma, balanced against a faint white-pepper spice and sustained hop bitterness that never becomes harsh. The finish is clean and mineral-forward, driven by the water's influence and precise bitterness.

herbal, drycitrus-forwardbalanced bitternesscrisp, mineral

◑ Finish

The finish is brisk and clean, with lingering herbal and gentle citrus notes fading into a dry, slightly bitter aftertaste. No cloying sweetness or heavy residue remains—only the refreshing dryness of a well-crafted Pilsner.

dry, lingeringherbal fadeclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
85
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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