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Harboe Pilsner 4.6

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A classic pilsner with a friendly, rounded taste of pilsner malt, followed by a discreet bitterness from the hops. It is easy to drink and brewed from water, malt, hops and yeast. It belongs to the local assortment of a brewery that began in 1883 in Skælskør, sent its first barrels out by horse and cart and has bottled its beer since 1890.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycleanhoppy
malty
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with a clean, rounded malt character—grainy and slightly sweet notes from quality pilsner malt form the foundation.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Harboe Pilsner 4.6

◎ Appearance

Harboe Pilsner presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head forms quickly and maintains a fine, persistent collar with delicate lacing down the glass. Carbonation is lively and consistent, with steady bubbles rising through the clear body.

pale goldenclear and brightpersistent foamwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a clean, rounded malt character—grainy and slightly sweet notes from quality pilsner malt form the foundation. Beneath this sits a restrained, noble hop bouquet with herbal and slightly floral notes. The overall impression is balanced and inviting, with no harsh alcohol or yeasty esters dominating.

pilsner maltnoble hopsherbal, floralclean and balanced

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and malty, with the pilsner malt's gentle sweetness establishing the palate immediately. Mid-palate develops a crisp, refreshing quality as the modest hop bitterness emerges—never aggressive, but pleasantly defined at 38 IBU. The finish maintains balance between malt roundness and a clean, dry hoppy bite that doesn't linger harshly.

smooth malt entrycrisp and refreshingrestrained bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste fades cleanly with a light, pleasant bitterness and a touch of grain dryness. Drinkability remains high throughout, with no cloying residue or bitter burn.

clean aftertastelight bitter persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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.

Finding a similar German Pilsner

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