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Friedmann Pils

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The Pils is a bottom-fermented pale lager that the brewery itself describes as fine, hoppy and lively. It pours bright gold with a white head. Regional hops give a grassy, herbal and lightly floral nose over a clean base of grain and fresh bread. The body is lean and crisp with brisk carbonation, and the finish turns dry with a distinct, lingering bitterness that sets it apart from the rounder Landbier of the same house.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppygrassyherbal
hoppy
grassy
herbal
bready
clean
floral
Aroma
The nose opens with grassy and herbal notes from regional noble hops, layered over a lightly floral undertone.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Friedmann Pils

◎ Appearance

Pours a bright gold with excellent clarity and a white, stable head that settles into fine lacing around the glass. The carbonation is visibly brisk, evidenced by a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the body. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, characteristic of a well-crafted German Pilsner.

bright goldwhite headbrisk carbonationfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with grassy and herbal notes from regional noble hops, layered over a lightly floral undertone. A clean base of grain and fresh bread emerges beneath, providing structure without overshadowing the hop character. The aromatic profile is crisp and straightforward, with no yeast-driven or adjunct notes—purely varietal and malt-derived.

grassy hopsherbalfresh breadlightly floral

◐ Taste

Entry is lean and crisp with a clean grain foundation that transitions into a pronounced hoppy bitterness mid-palate. The body remains light and dry, with a brisk carbonation that heightens the perception of hop oils and herbal spice. Subtle bready malt sweetness provides balance but never overwhelms the assertive, lingering bitterness that defines the finish.

hoppy bitternesscrisp palatedryherbal spice

◑ Finish

The finish is distinctly dry with a lingering, firm bitterness that persists long after swallowing. This extended hop character sets it apart from softer, rounder lager profiles and rewards patient tasting.

lingering bitternessdry finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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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