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Jakobus

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A crisp, textbook German-style Pilsner. Bready pilsner malt sets a soft foundation for noble German hops — floral, mildly spicy and just bitter enough to keep every sip snapping into the next. Clean, dry and unmistakably continental — the kind of lager Schilling built its name on.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanfloralhoppy
clean
floral
hoppy
bready
herbal
malty
Aroma
The nose is classic German Pilsner, leading with soft, bready Malz aromas that establish a gentle malt foundation.
also:mineral
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jakobus

◎ Appearance

Jakobus presents a pale golden hue characteristic of the Pilsner style, with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous quality. The head is dense and persistent, with fine Schaumkleiden that cling to the glass throughout the pour. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a continuous ribbon of fine bubbles.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose is classic German Pilsner, leading with soft, bready Malz aromas that establish a gentle malt foundation. Noble hops add a restrained floral character with hints of mint and white pepper, creating an herbal, slightly spicy backdrop. The overall aromatic profile is clean and inviting, with no rough edges or oxidative notes.

floral and spicysoft bread maltherbal refinement

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a soft, slightly sweet Malz character that quickly gives way to a crisp, dry body. Noble hop bitterness builds steadily from the mid-palate, striking a balanced 38 IBU profile that snaps cleanly without overwhelming. The finish is mineral-driven and bone-dry, with lingering herbal hop notes that keep the beer moving forward.

clean and drybalanced bitternessmineral finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is short to medium, with a pleasant bitter-herbal fade that doesn't linger heavily. The drying effect leaves the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

clean dry-outherbal fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
82
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

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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