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Bitter-edged and fresh with a pronounced hop character, this golden Pils is the beer Freiberger Brauhaus calls its best-loved. It runs at 4.9% ABV from an original gravity of 11.4% and is brewed from barley malt and hops with soft, clear Ore Mountains water. Freiberg holds the oldest record of beer brewing in Saxony, dating to 1266, and the brewery building went up in 1995.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Clean, dry 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
hoppycleanmalty
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced noble hop character, presenting herbal and slightly spicy notes typical of classic German Edelhopfen varieties.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pils

◎ Appearance

A brilliant golden hue with excellent clarity, characteristic of a well-crafted Pilsner. The head forms quickly and maintains good retention, leaving fine lacing on the glass with each sip. The carbonation is lively and persistent, creating a dynamic visual presentation throughout the pour.

brilliant goldenclearfine lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced noble hop character, presenting herbal and slightly spicy notes typical of classic German Edelhopfen varieties. Underneath lies a clean, delicate barley malt foundation with a whisper of grain sweetness. The overall impression is fresh and crisp, with no sulfur or off-notes—a testament to the soft Ore Mountains water and careful brewing.

noble hopsherbal, spicyclean grainfresh

◐ Taste

The palate strikes immediately with a bitter-edged character, balanced by a lean, clean malt body. The hop bitterness is well-integrated rather than aggressive, leading to a crisp mid-palate that refreshes with each swallow. A subtle dryness builds toward the finish, with just enough residual malt sweetness to prevent the beer from becoming austere.

bitter-edgedlean, cleancrispdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and medium in length, dominated by lingering hop bitterness with a faint mineral quality. The aftertaste fades cleanly, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dryhoppy bitternessclean fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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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