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A bottom-fermented pils in the German manner, brewed with German raw materials. Delicate malt notes meet a fine hopping that brings herbal and floral aromas, and the bitterness is present without being excessive. The beer is left unfiltered and matures cold for a long time. At 22 IBU it sits at the gentle end of the style.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter22 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2019
Birra dell'Anno
German e Bohemian Pilsner
Silver · 2024
Barcelona Beer Challenge
German Pils
★Gold — Birra dell'Anno (German e Bohemian Pilsner)
★Silver — Barcelona Beer Challenge (German Pils)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralherbalmalty
floral
herbal
malty
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with restrained but elegant herbal and floral notes from noble German hops, layered over soft, clean malt tones.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bundes

◎ Appearance

Bundes presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity despite being unfiltered—a mark of careful cold maturation and bright handling. The head forms with fine, persistent bubbles that lay down a delicate lacing with each sip. Carbonation is refined and even, supporting a gentle mousse that speaks to proper conditioning.

pale goldenbright, unfilteredfine carbonationpersistent lace

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with restrained but elegant herbal and floral notes from noble German hops, layered over soft, clean malt tones. There is no aggressive strike—instead, a balanced interplay of delicate grain sweetness and herbal spice. The yeast remains neutral and unobtrusive, allowing the carefully selected German raw materials to speak clearly.

herbal, floral hopssoft malt notesnoble German characterclean, neutral

◐ Taste

The palate entry is crisp and refreshing, with a gentle malt foundation that avoids heaviness. Mid-palate carries subtle grain sweetness, while the 22 IBU bitterness arrives with restraint—present and definable, yet never domineering. The balance favors drinkability without sacrificing the character expected of a proper Pilsner.

crisp, refreshinggentle malt sweetnessmoderate bitternesswell-balanced

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and short, with the herbal bite fading gracefully into a dry malt aftertaste. No astringency or rough edges remain—only a lingering, pleasant suggestion of noble hops and grain.

clean, dry finishshort to medium length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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