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Freistädter Junghopfenpils

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A seasonal pilsner brewed each autumn with fresh-harvested 'young hops' (Junghopfen) from Mühlviertel — the same hops used for Freistadt's beers, added directly to the brew before drying. Intensely aromatic, fresh, and floral with a crisp hoppy character that's only possible with wet hops.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralhoppyclean
floral
hoppy
clean
herbal
citrusy
mineral
Aroma
The nose is immediately dominated by fresh floral and herbal notes from the young wet hops, creating a vibrant, garden-like quality.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Freistädter Junghopfenpils

◎ Appearance

Bright pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The beer displays lively carbonation with steady streams of small bubbles rising through the glass. Head retention is firm, leaving delicate lacing on the glass walls as you drink.

pale goldenclearfine white headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by fresh floral and herbal notes from the young wet hops, creating a vibrant, garden-like quality. Bright citrus notes emerge alongside the florals, with subtle mineral undertones and a clean, grassy character that speaks to the freshly harvested Junghopfen. The malt base is understated, allowing the intense hop aromatics to take full expression.

fresh floralbright citrusherbal, grassyyoung hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and clean, with the wet hop character delivering floral and herbal flavors across the mid-palate. A moderate bitterness unfolds naturally from the Edelhopfen, balancing the light malt sweetness without overwhelming it. The minerality adds definition, while the finish stays refreshingly dry with lingering hoppy notes.

crisp, cleanfloral, herbalmoderate bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium in length, maintaining a pleasant hoppy bitterness that fades into a dry, mineral-touched aftertaste. A refreshing, clean sensation lingers on the palate, encouraging another sip.

dry, mineralrefreshingshort-medium finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
81
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.

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