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Gänstaller Kellerpils

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A pleasantly bitter hop note and a spicy streak mark this unfiltered, naturally cloudy Pils. It is brewed the traditional way with natural yeast and comes fresh from the lagering cellar. At 5.1% ABV and 40 IBU it is full in the mouth and strong in body.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Herbal, floral 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
hoppyspicyherbal
hoppy
spicy
herbal
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with a clean, herbaceous hop character accented by a peppery spice note.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gänstaller Kellerpils

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with a soft, natural haze characteristic of an unfiltered Kellerpils. The fine suspended yeast creates a cloudy veil that diffuses the light gently. A modest head forms with fair retention, developing a delicate lacing pattern on the glass.

pale goldennaturally hazyfine suspensionmodest head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a clean, herbaceous hop character accented by a peppery spice note. Beneath lies a subtle grain foundation from the Malz, with hints of fresh yeast from the natural fermentation. The profile is crisp and dry, without heavy malt sweetness or oxidative warmth.

herbal hopsspicy pepperygrainy foundationclean yeast

◐ Taste

Full-bodied on entry despite the moderate 5.1% ABV, with a well-integrated bitter bite from the 40 IBU charge. The mid-palate balances hoppy and spicy characters against gentle Malz sweetness, creating a dry, assertive finish. The body is substantial and bracing, with a crisp, mineral-edged quality throughout.

full-bodiedpronounced bitternesshoppy and spicydry finish

◑ Finish

The bitterness carries into a lingering aftertaste with herbal and peppery echoes. A clean, refreshing snap closes the palate, leaving no cloying residue or heavy malt impression.

bitter lingeringherbal aftertastecrisp clean
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
85
Appearance
78
Finish
82
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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