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Herbsthäuser Edel-Pils

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Edel-Pils is the feinherb pils of Herbsthäuser: light in colour and gently bitter. Three hop varieties go into it, Hallertauer Perle, Hallertauer Spalter Select and Tettnanger, all used as natural hops. Roughly a third of the brewery's hops come from the Tettnang area, the other two thirds from the Hallertau. The beer carries 4.9 % ABV.

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
noble hophoppyclean
noble hop
hoppy
clean
herbal
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by noble hop character, with pronounced floral and herbal notes from the Hallertauer Perle, Spalter Select, and Tettnanger varieties.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Herbsthäuser Edel-Pils

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with exceptional clarity and bright transparency. A fine, white head forms readily and clings persistently to the glass walls in delicate lacing. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a steady stream of fine bubbles.

pale straw yellowcrystal clearpersistent white headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by noble hop character, with pronounced floral and herbal notes from the Hallertauer Perle, Spalter Select, and Tettnanger varieties. A restrained background of sweet grain and biscuit provides subtle malt foundation without overwhelming the delicate hop bouquet. The overall impression is clean and refined.

noble hopsfloral, herbalbiscuity maltcrisp, clean

◐ Taste

The palate enters crisp and dry, with restrained malt sweetness balancing a well-measured bitterness. Mid-palate develops elegant noble-hop character—herbaceous and slightly spicy—while maintaining excellent clarity. The bitterness is refined rather than aggressive, finishing with a dry, hoppy signature that lingers pleasantly.

noble-hop bitternessdry, crispherbaceous spicebalanced malt

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with lingering herbal-hop notes and a gentle drying sensation. Aftertaste remains dry and hoppy without harshness.

dry, hoppyherbal aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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

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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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