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Gordon Biersch Pilsner

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Gordon Biersch Pilsner is a golden lager in the Czech tradition, brewed with pilsner malt and noble aroma hops imported from Bavaria, Hallertau and Tettnang among them. The hops give an herbal, spicy nose with a light floral edge, while the malt side is rich and bready with a touch of honeyed grain. Bitterness is soft rather than sharp, the body is medium, and the finish is long and clean. It pours bright and clear with a fine white head and fresh carbonation.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter31 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
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
noble hopherbalbready
noble hop
herbal
bready
spicy
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose presents a classic noble-hop character derived from Hallertau and Tettnang varieties, delivering herbal and spicy notes with a delicate floral undertone.
also:honey,floral
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gordon Biersch Pilsner

◎ Appearance

Gordon Biersch Pilsner pours a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and transparency. A fine, white head forms and maintains good retention, displaying stable lacing that clings to the glass. The carbonation is fresh and lively, creating a steady stream of small bubbles that sustains the visual liveliness throughout the pour.

bright goldenclear and transparentfine white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose presents a classic noble-hop character derived from Hallertau and Tettnang varieties, delivering herbal and spicy notes with a delicate floral undertone. Behind the hop expression sits a rich, bready maltiness with honeyed grain complexity that prevents the aroma from becoming one-dimensional. The overall bouquet is refined and inviting, balancing hop spice against warm malt sweetness.

noble hopsherbal and spicybready malthoneyed grain

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a clean, malty sweetness that carries notes of fresh bread and subtle honey. The mid-palate reveals the herbal-spicy hop profile without aggression, maintaining a soft, integrated bitterness that complements rather than dominates. The body is medium and well-structured, allowing the malt sweetness and hop character to coexist in natural balance.

soft bitternessmalty and breadyintegrated hop spicemedium body

◑ Finish

The finish is notably long and clean, with the herbal hop character lingering pleasantly without astringency. A crisp, refreshing quality emerges on the aftertaste, leaving the palate dry and ready for the next sip.

long clean finishcrisp and refreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

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

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