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Bunun Pilsner

Fuego Brew Co.
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🌍 Costa Rica · German Pilsner · One of 206 German Pilsners in hopIQ

A pilsner that carries more body than the style leads you to expect — flavour and refreshment aren't meant to be a trade-off here. At 25 IBU the bitterness stays moderate, and 5 percent makes it a beer for the heat. In Costa Rica the pilsner is king, and Fuego treats it that way: brewed on the southern Pacific coast, where the Río Barú runs into the sea.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
SRM
pale gold3
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp mouthfeel.

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another German Pilsner.
Hop character
hoppy
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bunun Pilsner

Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head is white and persistent, with fine Schaumhaftung that clings to the glass in delicate bands. Carbonation is lively and visible throughout, contributing to the beer's overall sense of refreshment.

pale goldcrystal clearpersistent white headfine lacing

Aroma

A restrained but clean nose leads with soft Edelhopfen character—spicy and herbal undertones rather than aggressive floral notes. Light Malz sweetness provides a gentle backbone without dominating. The overall impression is crisp and inviting, with no yeast esters or off-notes.

herbal hopssoft malt sweetnessclean, mineral-likesubtle spice

Taste

Entry is smooth and fuller-bodied than the style typically allows, with a gentle malt foundation that carries real substance. Mid-palate balances bitterness—moderate at 25 IBU—against that underlying body, creating tension rather than dominance. The finish is dry and crisp, with bittering hops resolving cleanly without harsh edges.

full mouthfeelbalanced bitternessmalt presencedry finish

Finish

The aftertaste is clean and moderately persistent, fading to a dry, slightly herbal residue. Refreshment lingers without astringency, making this well-suited to warm climates.

dry herbal faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Bunun Pilsner

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Bunun Pilsner

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same full-bodied, refreshing, bitter character as Bunun Pilsner will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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