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Härke Pils

Härke
Germany·German Pilsner
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Härke Pils sets pronounced hop bitterness up front, the bitter, herb taste Peine knows it for. It is brewed from fine-husked German barley in a gentle single-mash process, with regional malt from controlled cultivation, aroma and bitter hops and the brewery's own pure-culture yeast. 4.9 % ABV from 11 °P original gravity.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Herbal, floral 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
hoppyherbalmalty
hoppy
herbal
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with herbal and noble hop character—earthy and slightly floral notes dominate.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Härke Pils

◎ Appearance

Härke Pils presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The white head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is lively and even throughout, supporting a fresh and inviting visual presence.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacingbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with herbal and noble hop character—earthy and slightly floral notes dominate. Beneath lies a subtle malt foundation of light grain and bread crust, allowing the hop aromatics to remain the focal point. The overall impression is clean and dry, with no yeast-driven esters or adjunct notes.

herbal hopsnoble characterlight graindry and clean

◐ Taste

Bitterness arrives immediately and decisively on the palate, defining the entire drinking experience with a pronounced herbal and hop-driven bite. The mid-palate reveals a crisp, lean malt backbone that supports but does not overshadow the bitter framework. The finish dries cleanly, leaving the herbaceous hop bitterness as the lasting impression without lingering sweetness.

pronounced bitternessherbal hop bitelean and crispdry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is notably dry and bitter, with herbal notes persisting pleasantly without harshness. Carbonation carries through to a refreshing, quenching conclusion.

dry and bitterherbal persistencerefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same bitter, hoppy, herbal character as Härke Pils will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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