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Plötzenseer

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Another special edition of the Berliner Landbier, this one named after the Plötzensee. The same three noble hops, the same barley malt, 5 percent — Fuerst Wiacek names the series after Berlin's lakes.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
noble hopmaltyclean
noble hop
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with restrained noble hop aromatics—floral and slightly herbal notes from the beer's signature three-hop bill.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Plötzenseer

◎ Appearance

Plötzenseer presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and fine, steady carbonation visible throughout. The head forms quickly and clings persistently to the glass, leaving a delicate lacing that tracks the beer's descent. The visual character is bright and inviting, typical of a well-executed Helles.

pale goldenbrilliant claritypersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with restrained noble hop aromatics—floral and slightly herbal notes from the beer's signature three-hop bill. Beneath sits a clean, soft malt base that suggests lightly toasted grain without heaviness. The overall impression is fresh and balanced, with no sulfur or off-notes; the yeast remains entirely in the background.

noble hopsfloral and herbalsoft maltclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and light, with a delicate sweetness from pale barley malt that doesn't linger. Mid-palate reveals a gentle bready quality alongside a restrained hop bitterness that complements rather than dominates. The beer finishes clean and dry, with excellent drinkability across the entire palate.

crisp entrybready maltsubtle bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste remains brief and refreshing, with the malt sweetness fading quickly to leave only a light, dry minerality. This beer invites another sip immediately.

short finishrefreshingmineral dryness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
81
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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About Helles Lager

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What is a Helles Lager?

Helles Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Helles Lager

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