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Göttinger Pilsner

Göttinger Brauerei
Germany·German Pilsner
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A classic German Pilsner from Göttinger Brauerei featuring a crisp, clean profile with noble hop character and a refreshing finish. This traditional brew showcases the hallmark bitterness and floral aromas typical of authentic German pilsners.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycleanfloral
hoppy
clean
floral
noble hop
mineral
herbal
Aroma
The nose is dominated by classic noble hop character with herbal and floral notes that define authentic German Pilsners.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Göttinger Pilsner

◎ Appearance

Göttinger Pilsner presents a brilliant golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity characteristic of the style. A dense white head forms and persists well, supported by crisp carbonation that creates a fine bead throughout the glass.

brilliant goldenclearpersistent white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by classic noble hop character with herbal and floral notes that define authentic German Pilsners. Clean malt undertones provide a subtle grainy foundation without any fruity esters, allowing the distinctive hop profile to shine through with traditional spicy and slightly earthy nuances.

noble hopsherbalfloralclean malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and clean with balanced malt sweetness that's quickly overtaken by assertive hop bitterness. Mid-palate reveals herbal and grainy characteristics that complement the pronounced bittering, while maintaining excellent drinkability and a dry framework throughout.

balancedhop-forwarddryherbal grain

◑ Finish

The finish is refreshingly dry with lingering hop bitterness that doesn't overwhelm. A clean, crisp aftertaste with subtle herbal notes encourages another sip and exemplifies the quintessential German Pilsner experience.

drycleanrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
82
Appearance
84
Finish
80
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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Food Pairing

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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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same crisp, hoppy, clean character as Göttinger Pilsner will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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