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Forst Kronen

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Birra Forst's Czech-influenced pilsner — 'Kronen' ('Crown') is a crisp, Saaz-hopped pilsner from the South Tyrolean Alpine brewery. Brewed to the Czech tradition with Bohemian-style hops and a clean, dry finish at 4.7%. Forst Kronen is the lighter, more sessionable alternative to the Premium in the Forst range: precise, refreshing and very drinkable.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
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
citrusy
malty
mineral
Aroma
The nose is clean and inviting, led by classic Saaz hop character with herbal and subtle spicy notes.
also:herbal,bready
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Forst Kronen

◎ Appearance

Forst Kronen displays a brilliant pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright light transmission. A fine white head forms with moderate retention, supported by crisp carbonation that creates a steady stream of fine bubbles.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is clean and inviting, led by classic Saaz hop character with herbal and subtle spicy notes. Beneath the hops lies delicate grainy malt sweetness with a faint citrus whisper, all unified by the brewery's characteristic Alpine mineral crispness.

herbal Saaz hopsspicygrainy maltsubtle citrus

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp, refreshing maltiness balanced perfectly against restrained noble hop bitterness. The mid-palate maintains a light, dry body with clean grainy character and minimal residual sweetness, allowing the herbal hop complexity to emerge without dominating.

crispcleandrylight-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is notably dry and clean, with lingering herbal hop notes fading to a mineral-tinged aftertaste. This sessionable pilsner leaves the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dry finishcleanrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
84
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 Czech Pilsner

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What is a Czech 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 Czech Pilsner

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

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