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Jacobsen Extra Pilsner

Jacobsen Brewhouse
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🌍 Denmark · German Pilsner · One of 201 German Pilsners in hopIQ

A premium pilsner brewed in the Czech tradition with Saaz hops and extra lagering time. Bright gold with a floral and spicy hop aroma, clean malt body and a long, dry finish.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold2
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp mouthfeel.

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another German Pilsner.
Hop character
hoppy
floral
noble hop
spicy hop
herbal
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
spicy
mineral
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jacobsen Extra Pilsner

Appearance

Jacobsen Extra Pilsner displays a brilliant bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, white head that demonstrates good retention. The beer pours with visible carbonation and maintains a composed, lacy head throughout.

bright goldcrystal clearwhite headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose is dominated by classic Czech Saaz hop character, offering elegant floral and subtle spicy notes with a light herbal quality. Supporting the hops is a clean, grain-forward malt base with a hint of fresh bread that adds complexity without overwhelming.

floral hopsspicyherbalgrainy malt

Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing with a clean malt sweetness that quickly transitions to a measured bitterness from the Saaz hops. The mid-palate maintains excellent balance with subtle bread and grain notes, finishing with a pronounced dryness that showcases the beer's extended lagering.

crispclean maltbalanced bitternessdry finish

Finish

The finish is notably long and dry, with the bitterness lingering gracefully without harshness. A subtle bread-like aftertaste persists, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

long dryclean aftertastesmooth
86
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
87
Appearance
88
Finish
85
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Jacobsen Extra Pilsner

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Jacobsen Extra Pilsner

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same clean, hoppy, dry character as Jacobsen Extra Pilsner will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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