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Feierabend

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Feierabend is the German word for the moment the working day ends, and WEST brews it as a hop-forward pilsner at 4.6 percent. Extra pale and light Munich malt with a little carapils give a pale, lightly bready base. The only hop is Hallertau Blanc, which brings gooseberry, white grape and fresh grass, together with a dry, wine-like edge reminiscent of a young white wine. The beer is clean and elegant, and a firm bitter backbone runs all the way through to a dry finish.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward 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
hoppygrassyclean
hoppy
grassy
clean
fruity
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by Hallertau Blanc's distinctive character: ripe gooseberry and white grape notes mingle with fresh-cut grass and subtle herbal undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Feierabend

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and bright, lively carbonation. A delicate white head forms quickly and settles to a thin collar with fine lacing. The beer presents a clean, inviting appearance typical of a well-crafted pilsner.

pale strawcrystal clearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by Hallertau Blanc's distinctive character: ripe gooseberry and white grape notes mingle with fresh-cut grass and subtle herbal undertones. A light, slightly honeyed malt base provides gentle support without overshadowing the hop aromatics. The overall impression is bright and wine-like, with an elegant restraint.

gooseberry, white grapefresh grasswine-like

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and crisp, with a lightly bready malt sweetness from the pale and carapils base. Mid-palate develops the gooseberry and white grape character, followed by a firm, dry bitterness that builds steadily. The wine-like edge persists, creating tension between fruit-forward aromatics and a structured, persistent bitter backbone that drives toward the finish.

crispdry bitternessstructured

◑ Finish

The finish is bone-dry with a lingering, clean bitterness that fades slowly. No sweetness remains; instead, a subtle grape-skin dryness and herbal notes accompany the beer to a satisfying, thirst-quenching conclusion.

dry finishlingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Feierabend

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Feierabend

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, dry, grassy character as Feierabend will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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