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Pivo follows the bright, dry German pilsner model and adds a twist: after fermentation with the house lager yeast it is dry-hopped with German Saphir. Magnum provides the bitterness, Spalter Select the base aroma. The result is a pale straw lager with floral aromatics, spicy herbal notes, lemongrass and a touch of bergamot zest over delicate, lightly toasted malt. The bitterness is firm but clean, and the finish is crisp and dry.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Bronze · 2025
World Beer Cup
Gold · 2025
Brussels Beer Challenge
Italian-Style Pilsner
★Bronze — World Beer Cup
★Gold — Brussels Beer Challenge (Italian-Style Pilsner)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralcleanherbal
floral
clean
herbal
spicy
citrusy
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced floral and spicy herbal character from the Saphir dry hop, complemented by delicate lemongrass and subtle bergamot zest.
also:toasty
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pivo

◎ Appearance

Pivo presents a pale straw color with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head forms with moderate density and exhibits fine, persistent lacing that clings to the glass as the level drops. Carbonation is evident and consistent throughout the pour.

pale strawbrilliant clarityfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced floral and spicy herbal character from the Saphir dry hop, complemented by delicate lemongrass and subtle bergamot zest. Beneath these aromatic layers lies a refined malt foundation—lightly toasted, clean, and restrained. The overall bouquet is refined and inviting without being forceful.

floral, spicylemongrass, bergamotdelicate malt backbone

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and bright, with the dry-hop character providing herbal and citrus notes across the palate. The malt contributes a light toasted sweetness that balances the firm Magnum bitterness, which is clean and well-integrated rather than sharp. The middle carries the spice and floral elements smoothly before transitioning to a dry, hop-driven finish.

firm bitternessherbal, citrus spicebalanced malt sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and decisively dry, with lingering herbal and slight floral notes fading cleanly. Bitterness recedes gradually, leaving only a pleasant, thirst-quenching dryness on the palate.

dry, crisplingering herbs
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
81
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.

Finding a similar German Pilsner

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