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Hochstift Pils

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A classic bottom-fermented Pils with a pronounced, fine-bitter hop note over a slim, fresh malt body. It pours deep golden and brilliantly clear and has a sparkling prickle. Brewed in Fulda with water from the brewery's own well, at 11.5° original gravity and 4.9% ABV: the Pils that carries the Hochstift name.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Clean, dry 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
hoppycleanmalty
hoppy
clean
malty
noble hop
Aroma
Noble hop character dominates the nose with clean, herbal and slightly spicy notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hochstift Pils

◎ Appearance

Deep golden hue with brilliant clarity and no suspended matter. A dense white head forms and clings persistently to the glass walls. The carbonation is visibly lively, with a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the body.

deep goldencrystal cleardense headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Noble hop character dominates the nose with clean, herbal and slightly spicy notes. The malt foundation is understated but present—a delicate grainy sweetness that supports rather than competes. No yeast or off-note aromas; the overall impression is crisp and inviting.

noble hopsherbalclean grainspicy notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens lean and refreshing, with a light malty sweetness that quickly transitions to a pronounced noble-hop bitterness. Mid-palate remains crisp and dry, allowing the bitterness to build steadily without harshness. The finish is dry and clean, with hop bitterness lingering distinctly.

pronounced bitternesscrisp drynoble hopslean malt body

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is long and bitter-forward, with herbal hop notes persisting on the palate. No residual sweetness; the finish remains clean and refreshing throughout.

bitter finishherbal aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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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