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Glückauf Edelpils

Glückauf-Brauerei
Germany·Pale Lager
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Slim and mild, with a fine, delicately bitter-edged ('fein-herb') aroma and a lively sparkle: that is Glückauf Edelpils from Gersdorf. It has 4.8% ABV from 11.6% original gravity. Richard Hübsch founded the brewery in 1880, and Gersdorf has brewed to the German purity law since 1 July 1990.

ABV
4.8%
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
cleanbreadymalty
clean
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose offers a delicate, refined character typical of noble-hop Pilsners.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Glückauf Edelpils

◎ Appearance

Glückauf Edelpils presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, translucent quality. The head is fine and persistent, with good lacing that clings to the glass as you drink. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a continuous gentle effervescence.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose offers a delicate, refined character typical of noble-hop Pilsners. Fine herbal and slightly grassy notes emerge, balanced by a subtle bready quality from the malt base. There is a gentle spice undertone and no aggressive bittering on the nose—the overall impression is restrained and elegant.

noble hopsherbal, grassybready maltrefined, delicate

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and clean, with a lean malt backbone providing subtle biscuit and grain character. Bitterness builds gradually across the mid-palate, reaching a moderate, dry finish without harshness. The beer is supremely drinkable, with excellent balance between refreshment and structure; the low alcohol (4.8%) allows the flavors to remain bright and composed.

crisp, cleanmoderate bitternessbiscuit maltdry, lean body

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, fading with a persistent dry edge that lingers pleasantly on the palate. A faint herbal and slightly grainy aftertaste remains, inviting another sip.

dry finishherbal fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
75
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.

Stein

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

Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.

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