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Göttinger Edles Premium Pils

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🌍 Germany · German Pilsner · One of 279 German Pilsners in hopIQ

A bottom-fermented pilsner brewed from water, barley malt and hops only, the flagship of the old Göttingen brewery. It pours a clear, deep golden yellow under a fine white head. The nose is fresh and grassy, with herbal hop notes, a touch of fruit and a clearly present grainy malt. On the palate a restrained malt sweetness stays in the background while the bitterness leads from the first sip, herbal and spicy, with a faintly metallic, mineral edge. Fine carbonation, a soft body and a long, dry, markedly bitter finish.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
pale gold3
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Firm bitter edge.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another German Pilsner.
No character signal.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Göttinger Edles Premium Pils

◎ Appearance

A clear, deep golden-yellow pour beneath a fine white head that settles to a thin collar. The clarity is excellent, with bright light transmission throughout. Fine carbonation creates delicate streams and maintains steady head retention.

deep goldenfine white headcrisp clarity

◌ Aroma

Fresh and grassy on the nose, with herbal hop character and a spicy edge. A touch of orchard fruit emerges beneath, while grainy malt provides a clear foundation without dominating. The overall impression is clean and well-defined, typical of a restrained noble-hop profile.

herbal hopsgrassygrainy malt baseorchard fruit

◐ Taste

Restrained malt sweetness remains in the background as herbal and spicy bitterness takes the lead from the first sip. A subtle, faintly metallic and mineral edge frames the palate, adding complexity. The body is soft and well-balanced, allowing the hop character to articulate without heaviness.

restrained sweetnessherbal bitternessmineral edge

◑ Finish

Long and markedly dry, with persistent herbal-spicy bitterness that carries through the aftertaste. The fine carbonation and soft body ensure a clean, crisp conclusion without harshness.

dry finishpersistent bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Göttinger Edles Premium Pils

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 Göttinger Edles Premium Pils

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

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