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Fanø Pilsner

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Light notes of malty grain and spicy noble hops, with malty sweetness and a light hop bitterness; the brewery likens the colour to a field at harvest time. Fanø Pilsner is its take on an easy-drinking pils in the famously crisp lager style, brewed on the island of Fanø in the Wadden Sea by Denmark's westernmost brewery.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltynoble hopspicy hop
malty
noble hop
spicy hop
clean
hoppy
Aroma
Noble hops present a restrained spice and herbal character on the nose, complemented by clean, grainy malt notes with a subtle sweetness.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fanø Pilsner

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue reminiscent of a harvested grain field, achieved through minimal color development in the mash. Crystal-clear body with bright, effervescent carbonation. A delicate white head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing.

pale goldencrystalline clarityfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

Noble hops present a restrained spice and herbal character on the nose, complemented by clean, grainy malt notes with a subtle sweetness. The bouquet remains dry and inviting, without aggressive hop intensity or yeast-driven esters. A hallmark of the crisp lager tradition.

spicy Edelhopfengrainy maltclean and drysubtle nobility

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a soft, malty sweetness that establishes the beer's foundation before a measured hop bitterness emerges in the mid-palate. The balance tilts gently toward malt, yet the Edelhopfen impart a peppery spice that prevents any cloying character. The overall impression is crisp, smooth, and inherently drinkable.

malty sweetnessspicy hop bitebalanced bitternesssmooth drinking

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with hop bitterness fading into a faint grainy residue. Carbonation assists in scrubbing the palate, leaving the mouth refreshed and ready for the next sip.

clean aftertastedry finishrefreshing
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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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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