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🌍 Netherlands · German Pilsner · One of 222 German Pilsners in hopIQ

The pilsner of the range, hopped with Aurora, Lubelski and Saphir — the most varied hop bill in the line, where most of the other beers name a single variety. At 23 bitterness units it sits near the bottom of the range despite being the only pilsner in it. Brewed at the Lindeboom site in Neer with water from the brewery's own spring.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter23 IBU
SRM
pale gold3
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp mouthfeel.

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another German Pilsner.
Hop character
hoppy
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Superieur

Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that clings persistently to the glass. Fine carbonation rises steadily, maintaining crisp effervescence throughout the pour. The beer presents a clean, inviting visual profile typical of a well-executed German pilsner.

pale goldenbrilliant claritypersistent white headfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose leads with noble hop character from Aurora, Lubelski and Saphir—a nuanced blend delivering herbal, slightly spicy, and delicately floral notes. Beneath the hop layer sits restrained grain austerity and a whisper of mineral quality drawn from the brewery's own spring water. No yeast-derived esters or fruit; the aromatic profile remains crisp and focused.

noble hopsherbal, spicy floralsmineral spring waterclean grain

Taste

Entry is brisk and refreshing, with a crisp malt platform that avoids sweetness. The mid-palate showcases hop bitterness at 23 IBU—restrained for a pilsner, yet clearly present—balanced by the mineral backbone. A dry, clean finish arrives quickly, with no lingering sweetness or fullness; the hop bite fades into a sharp, thirst-quenching dryness.

crisp malt entryrestrained noble bitternessdry, mineral finishrefreshing clean palate

Finish

Short to medium finish with a light, clean aftertaste dominated by subtle hop dryness and mineral character. The beer does not linger; it invites the next sip rather than coating the mouth.

short, cleansubtle hop drynesslight and dry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Superieur

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 Superieur

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 hoppy, bitter, crisp character as Superieur will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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