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Hirter Privat Pils

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Carinthia's defining pilsner — the beer that made Hirter famous throughout Austria. 'Characterful, crisp pilsner' with clean hop bitterness. Long lagering time without pasteurisation gives exceptional freshness. Available throughout Austria and exported internationally. The benchmark Austrian Pils from one of the country's oldest breweries.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycleanmalty
hoppy
clean
malty
mineral
citrusy
bready
Aroma
Crisp noble hop character dominates the nose, with clean herbal and mineral notes complemented by subtle citrus hints.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hirter Privat Pils

◎ Appearance

A bright pale gold, brilliantly clear, with fine white foam that clings persistently to the glass. The carbonation is evident and lively, creating a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the body. Head retention is firm and characteristic of a well-crafted lager.

pale goldcrystal clearpersistent white head

◌ Aroma

Crisp noble hop character dominates the nose, with clean herbal and mineral notes complemented by subtle citrus hints. The malt provides a light, almost bready undertone that grounds the composition without overwhelming. There is no yeast character present — the long lagering has produced a remarkably clean, fresh aroma.

noble hop, herbalmineral, mineral-drivencitrus undertonebready backdrop

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a clean, bright bitterness that is well-integrated rather than harsh, supported by restrained malt sweetness. Mid-palate is lean and crisp, with hop bitterness building steadily toward a dry, composed finish. The overall impression is one of balance and precision rather than intensity.

clean bitterlean bodydry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is crisp and refreshing, with lingering hop bitterness and mineral notes that fade cleanly without any residual sweetness. The finish leaves the palate ready for the next sip.

dry, mineralcrisp farewell
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
79
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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