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Forschungsbrauerei Pilsissimus

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The research brewery's Pilsner — precise, clean and firmly hop-forward with Hallertau bitterness and a dry finish. Pilsissimus is the result of decades of brewing research: technically immaculate and deeply satisfying.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
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
cleanhoppynoble hop
clean
hoppy
noble hop
mineral
floral
herbal
Aroma
The nose leads with crisp Hallertau noble hop character — herbal, floral, and gently mineral.
also:bready,malty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Forschungsbrauerei Pilsissimus

◎ Appearance

Pilsissimus presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous character. A fine white head forms quickly and maintains good adhesion, leaving delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation is lively and persistent, creating a refined visual presence throughout.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with crisp Hallertau noble hop character — herbal, floral, and gently mineral. Beneath the hop profile sits a clean malt foundation with subtle bready notes, while the overall impression remains dry and refined with no yeast esters or off-aromas. The aromatics are precise and well-integrated, speaking to the brewery's research heritage.

noble hopherbal, floralclean, mineral

◐ Taste

The palate opens dry and immediately crisp, with the Hallertau bitterness manifesting as a clean, forward presence rather than harsh aggression. Malt flavors are restrained and slightly bready, allowing the hop bitterness and mineral minerality to dominate the mid-palate. The beer finishes lean and bone-dry, with excellent balance between malt sweetness and hoppy bite.

dry, crisphop-forward bitternessmineral character

◑ Finish

The finish is long and cleanly bitter, with lingering Hallertau notes fading gracefully into a dry, refreshing aftertaste. No sweetness remains; the beer concludes precisely as a German Pilsner should.

dry finishlong bitter notes
85
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
85
Appearance
84
Finish
84
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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