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Jacob Edel-Pils

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A delicate hop bloom and a fine bitterness mark this premium Pilsner, a recipe that has won over Pils connoisseurs for many years. 5.0% alcohol, brewed by the Familienbrauerei Jacob in Bodenwöhr on the Hammersee, in the Upper Palatinate, with local spring water, Hallertau hops and the brewery's own pure-culture yeast.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
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
noble hophoppyclean
noble hop
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with a refined noble-hop character—herbal and gently floral notes emerge without aggression.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jacob Edel-Pils

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue, bright and translucent, characteristic of a well-crafted German Pilsner. The head rises with fine, persistent bubbles that cling to the glass in delicate lacing. Carbonation is lively and even throughout the pour, suggesting careful conditioning.

pale goldenclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a refined noble-hop character—herbal and gently floral notes emerge without aggression. Beneath lies a subtle malt foundation of grain and light breadiness from the brewery's pure-culture yeast. The overall impression is clean and crisp, with no rough edges or oxidative notes.

noble hopherbal, floralgrainy maltclean

◐ Taste

The palate enters dry and snappy, with a restrained maltiness that provides ballast without sweetness. Noble-hop bitterness develops steadily through the mid-palate—not sharp, but measured and refined at 30 IBU. A mineral crispness from the local spring water sustains the finish, keeping the beer refreshingly light and food-friendly.

bitter, measureddry palatecrisp mineralitylight-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately long, with the noble-hop bitterness receding into a pleasant drying sensation. No residual sweetness or yeasty aftertaste lingers—the water's mineral character provides a subtle, satisfying close.

drylingering hopmineral
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
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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