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Harboe Pilsner Light

Harboes Bryggeri
Denmark·Light Lager·Rank 4 of 50 · The Best Danish Lagers
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Made for everyone who likes the taste of a classic pilsner but wants low alcohol: it tastes fresh and light, with the taste of a classic pilsner. It belongs to Harboe's local assortment. The brewery behind it sits at the edge of Skælskør fjord, and its visitor centre, finished in 2017, is shaped like a ship's prow, with hop flowers carved into the wooden walls.

ABV
2.7%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanbready
clean
bready
Aroma
Fresh, delicate noble hop character dominates the nose, with subtle herbal and floral undertones typical of classic pilsner varieties.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Harboe Pilsner Light

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright, clear transparency and excellent light transmission. A fine white head forms readily and maintains modest lacing down the glass. Carbonation appears brisk and well-integrated.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Fresh, delicate noble hop character dominates the nose, with subtle herbal and floral undertones typical of classic pilsner varieties. Light cereal and bready notes from the malt base provide a soft, clean foundation. The overall impression is spare and refined, with no aggressive alcohol warmth.

noble hopsherbal, floralcereal notesclean, dry

◐ Taste

Crisp entry with restrained malt sweetness and a light bready character that supports without overwhelming. Mid-palate remains clean and dry, with subtle Edelhopfen bitterness and a gentle spice that accent rather than dominate. The low alcohol and modest IBU create an approachable, refreshing balance.

light breadycrisp, dryrestrained bitternessrefreshing

◑ Finish

Short to medium finish with a lingering dry quality and faint herbal hop recollection. Clean palate clarity persists without any cloying sweetness or harsh bite.

dry finishclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

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

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