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Gulpener Biologisch Pilsner

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An organic pils made from nothing but barley, water and hop, all grown within 25 miles of the brewery in Gulpen. It carries a lightly bitter twist, and it gets a little extra hop. The brewery has sourced its grain from the region for thirty years, and some of the farmers have since switched to organic. 5.0% ABV, from Limburg.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
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
hoppycleannoble hop
hoppy
clean
noble hop
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with herbaceous and floral noble-hop character, complemented by a subtle grainy maltiness in the background.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gulpener Biologisch Pilsner

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity, typical of a well-crafted pilsner. The head forms densely and maintains strong lacing throughout the glass, indicating quality malt and proper carbonation. The beer presents a bright, inviting appearance with fine bubbles rising steadily.

pale goldenclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with herbaceous and floral noble-hop character, complemented by a subtle grainy maltiness in the background. There is a clean, grassy quality without any rough or vegetal notes, reflecting the regional hop cultivation. A light mineral edge suggests the influence of the local brewing water.

herbal noble hopsgrassyclean grainmineral undertone

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing, with a light malty sweetness that establishes the foundation quickly. The mid-palate develops a pronounced but balanced bitterness from the noble hops, neither aggressive nor drying. The finish transitions cleanly, leaving behind a lingering noble-hop bite without any harsh astringency.

crisp entrybalanced bitternessnoble-hop biteclean finish

◑ Finish

A dry, medium-length finish with sustained hopping character that does not overpower. The aftertaste remains refreshing and slightly bitter, inviting another sip without heaviness.

drymedium finishhopped aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
81
Taste
83
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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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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