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Hummel Pils

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A pils brewed from pilsner malt and Hallertau aroma hops at around 11.8 °P, golden yellow in the glass. The brewery describes it as finely bitter and lively on the palate. A clean, lightly grainy malt base with a hint of fresh bread carries spicy, herbal and floral hop notes. The bitterness is moderate and dry, and the brisk carbonation leaves a crisp, short finish.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanherbalfloral
clean
herbal
floral
hoppy
spicy
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with restrained, noble hop character—spicy and herbal notes from the Hallertauer variety intermingle with delicate floral undertones.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hummel Pils

◎ Appearance

Hummel Pils presents a bright golden-yellow hue, crystal clear and luminous in the glass. A fine, white head forms readily and clings to the glass walls with good persistence, demonstrating proper carbonation and conditioning. The lively bubble structure suggests a well-executed lager fermentation and carbonation level typical of the style.

golden yellowcrystal clearfine white headbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with restrained, noble hop character—spicy and herbal notes from the Hallertauer variety intermingle with delicate floral undertones. Below this sits a clean, lightly grainy malt base with a subtle suggestion of fresh bread crust. No yeast-derived esters or sulfur compounds intrude; the overall impression is dry, herbaceous, and inviting.

spicy and herbal hopsfloral notesfresh breadclean and dry

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a crisp entry and a well-integrated malt sweetness that remains restrained and grainy. Mid-palate reveals the hop bitterness building steadily—moderate in intensity, with herbal and spicy qualities that echo the nose. The finish is clean and dry, with brisk carbonation accentuating a short, refreshing conclusion and leaving minimal residual sweetness.

moderate bitternessherbal and spicydry finishcrisp carbonation

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is short and clean, dominated by a light, herbaceous hop dryness and the fading prickle of carbonation. No cloying sweetness lingers; instead, the palate is left refreshed and ready for the next sip.

short and dryherbaceous drynessrefreshing
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
77
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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