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Hachenburger Pils

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Westerwald-Brauerei's flagship, brewed with 100% aroma hops — as they do across the whole Hachenburger lineup. The result is a Pils that leads with hop nose rather than bitterness for its own sake, held over a clean malt frame at 11.6° Stammwürze. Classical Rhineland execution, no gimmicks.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
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
cleanhoppyherbal
clean
hoppy
herbal
bready
malty
floral
Aroma
The nose is immediately hop-forward, presenting herbal and floral notes characteristic of noble aroma hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hachenburger Pils

◎ Appearance

A pale golden yellow with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head forms a tight, persistent collar that clings to the glass with fine lacing on the decline. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated.

pale goldenclear and brightpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately hop-forward, presenting herbal and floral notes characteristic of noble aroma hops. A clean malt base emerges beneath—bready and slightly grainy—with no yeast esters or sulfur. The overall impression is balanced and classic, with aromatic hops taking the lead rather than abstract bitterness.

herbal hopfloral notesclean maltnoble aroma hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and clean, delivering a moderate hop bitterness (38 IBU) that sits comfortably within the German Pilsner tradition. Malt sweetness is restrained, providing a dry, bready foundation. Mid-palate offers herbal and slightly spicy hop character, while bitterness extends cleanly through without harshness.

crisp entrymoderate bitternessdry malt backboneherbal spice

◑ Finish

A quick, clean finish with lingering hop bitterness and a dry, mineral aftertaste. The beer does not overstay its welcome, refreshing rather than weighty.

dry finishlingering bitternessrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
85
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

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

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