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Flötzinger Pils

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Flötzinger Pils reflects a change in Bavarian brewing: with the hard water of the Alpine foothills, a fine pilsner could only be brewed once water softening became available. The brewery aims for a balance of fresh, gently bitter character and mild spice. A firm white head sits over a pale golden beer; light grain malt leads into a hop-driven finish from Tettnang aroma hops, with floral, herbal and lightly spicy notes and a dry, bitter close.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter29 IBU
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanhoppymalty
clean
hoppy
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with clean grain malt notes, a gentle foundation that allows the Tettnang aroma hops to take center stage.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Flötzinger Pils

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue dominates the glass, reflecting the classic Pilsner profile characteristic of Alpine brewing traditions. A firm white head rises above the beer, displaying good initial retention and forming fine lacing patterns down the glass as it settles. The beer presents itself with crystalline clarity, a visual mark of clean fermentation and proper conditioning.

pale goldenfirm white headbright clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with clean grain malt notes, a gentle foundation that allows the Tettnang aroma hops to take center stage. Floral and herbal characteristics emerge, accompanied by subtle spice that speaks to the varietal's Alpine origin. The overall impression is fresh and refined, with no harsh or sulphury edges.

floral hopsherbal noteslight spiceclean grain

◐ Taste

The palate begins with mild malt sweetness that grounds the beer without heaviness, transitioning smoothly into a hop-driven middle that emphasizes the Tettnang's herbal and spicy dimensions. Bitterness develops steadily but remains measured at 29 IBUs, creating a balanced sensation rather than an aggressive bite. The finish turns notably dry, with a clean bitter character that lingers without becoming astringent.

balanced bitternessherbal finishdry palate

◑ Finish

The aftertaste persists with a dry, bitter profile that invites another sip. Residual hop character and a subtle mineral note—echoing the hard Alpine water used in brewing—remain on the palate.

dry bitterpersistent hop character
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
80
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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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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