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Hansa Pilsner

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Bergen's beloved pilsner, brewed since 1891. Light golden with a clean, straightforward malt character and mild bitterness. In Bergen, ordering a Hansa is a declaration of local pride.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold2
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycleanmineral
malty
clean
mineral
hoppy
bready
Aroma
The nose is delicate and clean, leading with subtle grainy and malty notes characteristic of European pilsner tradition.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hansa Pilsner

◎ Appearance

Hansa Pilsner presents a bright, light golden hue that exemplifies the classic pilsner aesthetic. The beer displays excellent clarity with a fine white head that settles into a persistent collar. Crisp carbonation is evident throughout, creating an inviting and appetizing visual presentation.

light goldencrystal clearwhite headeffervescent

◌ Aroma

The nose is delicate and clean, leading with subtle grainy and malty notes characteristic of European pilsner tradition. A gentle pilsner bite emerges in the background, with mild noble hop aromatics that remain understated and refined. There's a whisper of bread-like character that adds complexity without overwhelming the palate.

grainymaltynoble hopsclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing, with a straightforward malt foundation that delivers gentle bread and grain flavors. The mid-palate remains light and smooth, allowing the beer's dry character to shine through without aggressive bitterness. A modest pilsner bite emerges toward the finish, providing just enough complexity to keep the beer interesting.

crispmaltysmoothdry

◑ Finish

Hansa concludes with a clean, dry finish that lingers briefly without becoming harsh or overly bitter. The aftertaste is refreshingly straightforward, leaving the palate ready for another sip.

clean finishdrycrisp
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
78
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.

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About Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Lager?

Euro Pale Lagers are clean, refreshing lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 10–25. Soft malt sweetness, light hop bitterness and high carbonation make them supremely drinkable.

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