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Engel Premium Pils

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Fresh, slender and spritzy, with a strong hop bouquet and a bitter edge that ends fine-edged. Brilliantly clear and brewed in the Pilsener manner. The hops are Perle, Saphir, Cascade and Tradition. Brewed in Crailsheim from barley malt, hops and water at 11.8 % original gravity, 4.9 % ABV and 32 bitterness units.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter32 IBU
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
hoppynoble hopclean
hoppy
noble hop
clean
malty
Aroma
A pronounced hop bouquet dominates the nose, with a blend of floral and herbal notes from the noble hop varieties Perle and Saphir, rounded out by subtle citrus and spice undertones from Cascade and Tradition.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Engel Premium Pils

◎ Appearance

Brilliant pale golden-yellow with exceptional clarity and fine, persistent carbonation. The head is tight and well-defined, with stable lacing that clings to the glass as the beer is consumed. The visual presentation exemplifies the classical Pilsner aesthetic.

pale goldenbrilliant claritytight foamfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

A pronounced hop bouquet dominates the nose, with a blend of floral and herbal notes from the noble hop varieties Perle and Saphir, rounded out by subtle citrus and spice undertones from Cascade and Tradition. The malt base is clean and unobtrusive, allowing the hops to command the sensory profile without any yeast-derived esters or fruity notes.

hoppy, floralherbal, spicyclean maltnoble hop character

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a crisp, refreshing entry and builds into a distinctly bitter character driven by the 32 IBU formulation. Mid-palate reveals balanced noble-hop bitterness with a dry, clean finish that avoids any residual sweetness. The malt provides a light, supporting foundation without dominating the taste profile.

bitter edgedry, cleannoble hopslight-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is fine-edged and dry, with lingering hop bitterness that gradually subsides into a crisp, refreshing aftertaste. The overall impression is lean and spritzy, with no warming alcohol presence despite the 4.9% ABV.

dry finishlingering bitternesscrisp aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
88
Finish
76
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.

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