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Gamborg Pilsner

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A fresh, crisp pilsner with high drinkability: floral hop notes from Hallertau Mittelfrüh meet hints of grain, bread and honey from the malts. It is brewed at Gamborg in Middelfart, a brewery three friends founded in 2021, where Danny is brewmaster and head of production.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter23 IBU
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
floralbreadymalty
floral
bready
malty
honey
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent floral and herbal notes from Hallertau Mittelfrüh hops, complemented by subtle bread and honey impressions from the malt bill.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gamborg Pilsner

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, light transmission. The head forms quickly and maintains fine, persistent lacing around the glass. Carbonation is lively and consistent, creating a steady stream of fine bubbles.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent floral and herbal notes from Hallertau Mittelfrüh hops, complemented by subtle bread and honey impressions from the malt bill. A clean, inviting character with no off-aromas; the overall profile is understated and balanced rather than assertive.

floral hopsherbalbread and honeyclean

◐ Taste

The palate enters crisp and refreshing, with gentle malty sweetness—bread, grain, and a delicate honey note—providing foundation without weight. Noble hop bitterness emerges in the mid-palate at a moderate level (23 IBU), creating a dry, balanced finish. The beer is highly drinkable with excellent cleanliness throughout.

crisp entrybready maltmoderate bitternessdry balance

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, with lingering hop bitterness fading to a dry, neutral aftertaste. A very quaffable beer that encourages another sip.

clean finishdrysessionable
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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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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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