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Gold Ochsen Pils

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Fresh hop aroma with subtle citrus and a hint of meadow herbs opens the Gold Ochsen Pils. On the palate it is slim and hop-forward with a finely bitter character, and the finish carries a long, round hop bitterness. Bottom-fermented, 5.1% ABV from 11.7% original gravity, brewed with Tettnang aroma hops and regional barley malt, bright gold under a thick white head.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop 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
hoppynoble hopherbal
hoppy
noble hop
herbal
clean
citrusy
malty
Aroma
Fresh hop character dominates, with noble Tettnang hops providing elegant citrus notes and subtle meadow herb undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gold Ochsen Pils

◎ Appearance

Bright gold under a thick white head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. The beer is crystal clear with effervescent carbonation that forms a persistent foam crown. The color is characteristic of a well-made German Pilsner—luminous and inviting.

bright goldthick white headcrystal clearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Fresh hop character dominates, with noble Tettnang hops providing elegant citrus notes and subtle meadow herb undertones. The nose is clean and crisp without heavy malt presence, allowing the delicate floral and herbaceous qualities to shine through. A light, grassy freshness rounds out the aromatic profile.

fresh hopscitrus notesmeadow herbsEdelhopfen

◐ Taste

The palate opens slim and hop-forward with a balanced bitterness that integrates smoothly across the mid-palate. Noble hop bitterness drives the flavor without harshness, complemented by clean regional barley malt that provides subtle sweetness. The finish arrives crisp and dry with the characteristic finely bitter character of a Pilsner.

hop-forwardnoble bitternessslim bodyclean malt

◑ Finish

A long, round hop bitterness carries through the finish, lingering pleasantly without astringency. The aftertaste remains dry and refreshing, encouraging another sip.

long bitter finishrefreshingdry aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
88
Finish
78
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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