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Huppendorfer Pils

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The Pils is the brewery's Franconian take on the style, pale barley-yellow with a firm, long-lasting head. The nose is led by a fresh bouquet of regional aroma hops from the Hallertau and Spalt, reading as herbal, floral and lightly spicy. A lightly malty start with notes of fresh bread and cracker gives way to a well-filled body, and the beer closes with the pronounced, dry hop bitterness typical of a Pils. It is one of the four beers brewed all year round in Huppendorf.

ABV
4.9%
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
herbalhoppyfloral
herbal
hoppy
floral
bready
noble hop
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with a fresh, inviting bouquet of regional noble hops from Hallertau and Spalt, revealing herbal and floral notes with a gentle spicy undertone.
also:spicy,clean
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Huppendorfer Pils

◎ Appearance

Pale barley-yellow with bright clarity and excellent transparency. A firm, dense head forms and persists with admirable retention, leaving fine lacing on the glass as the beer is consumed. The carbonation appears well-integrated, contributing to the beer's crisp and lively presentation.

pale barley-yellowfirm headexcellent retentionbright clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a fresh, inviting bouquet of regional noble hops from Hallertau and Spalt, revealing herbal and floral notes with a gentle spicy undertone. Behind these hoppy characteristics, a clean malt base contributes subtle bread and cracker aromas without any yeasty or adjunct notes. The overall profile is crisp and herbaceous, characteristic of a well-crafted Franconian interpretation of the Pilsner style.

herbal and floralnoble hop aromafresh and crispbread and cracker notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a lightly malty entry featuring notes of fresh bread and cracker, providing a clean, approachable foundation. As the beer develops, a well-filled body emerges with persistent hop character—distinctly herbal, slightly spicy, and floral—building toward a pronounced, dry bitterness that defines the finish. The balance favors the noble hop bitterness without overwhelming the underlying malt structure.

dry and bitterherbal hop bitewell-bodiedclean malt backbone

◑ Finish

The beer closes with a characteristic dry, assertive hop bitterness that lingers cleanly on the palate. The aftertaste remains crisp and refreshing, with herbal and slightly spicy notes persisting without any harsh or astringent qualities.

dry finishpersistent hop bitternessclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
86
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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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