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Heylands Premium Pilsener

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A fine hop note, a lean taste and a light hop bitterness define Heylands Premium Pilsener. Mostly Hallertau aroma hops go in, fermented with the brewery's original pure-culture yeast, and the beer is brewed traditionally in small quantities. 4.8% ABV from 11.3% original gravity. The brand name stems from Aschaffenburg's brewing tradition; today the beer is brewed in Großostheim.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
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
malty
Aroma
Noble hop aromatics dominate, with the Hallertau character expressing floral and herbal notes with subtle spicy undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Heylands Premium Pilsener

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with refined lacing. Bright and inviting, with active carbonation evident in the form of fine bubbles rising through the body. The visual presentation exemplifies the traditional German Pilsner aesthetic.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

Noble hop aromatics dominate, with the Hallertau character expressing floral and herbal notes with subtle spicy undertones. A lean, clean base allows the hops to shine without malty sweetness competing for attention. The nose is crisp and refreshing, with minimal yeast presence—a hallmark of well-executed traditional fermentation.

noble hopfloral, herbalclean, leansubtle spice

◐ Taste

Entry is bright and crisp with a light, slightly sweet malt foundation that quickly recedes. The mid-palate develops a measured noble hop bitterness (38 IBU) that is neither aggressive nor timid, complemented by a dry, mineral quality. The finish remains clean and refreshing, with balanced bitterness and no cloying residue.

crisp entrylight malt basebalanced bitternessdry, mineral

◑ Finish

Short to medium finish with a lingering, gentle hop bitterness that fades cleanly. The aftertaste remains dry and refreshing, inviting the next sip without any harsh or astringent notes.

clean finishgentle lingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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.

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