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Jopen Pils

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Jopen's craft take on Dutch pilsner, with a herbal hop aroma and a light bitter finish. The brewery leaves it unfiltered, which it says makes the mouthfeel softer, and describes the palate as crisp and tight. A blond lager at 4.7% ABV, made for days when resinous IPAs and barrel-aged heavyweights are not on the agenda.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession

AWARDS

Bronze · 2022
Dutch Beer Challenge
Blond Pils
★Bronze — Dutch Beer Challenge (Blond Pils)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
herbalcleanresinous
herbal
clean
resinous
hoppy
malty
Aroma
Herbal and floral hop character dominates the nose, with a resinous edge that recalls classic noble hop refinement.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jopen Pils

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright transparency and a fine, persistent white head. The unfiltered presentation allows subtle yeast suspension that softens the overall visual impression without clouding the beer. Carbonation is lively and even, with delicate streams rising through the glass.

pale goldenbright clarityfine white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

Herbal and floral hop character dominates the nose, with a resinous edge that recalls classic noble hop refinement. Beneath the hops, clean malt undertones provide a grassy, slightly honey-like foundation. No yeast character or solvent notes emerge—the fermentation profile remains neutral and focused.

herbal hopsfloral, resinousclean maltnoble hop character

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and tight, with a lean malt backbone that supports a moderately firm hop bitterness. The palate remains dry throughout the mid-section, allowing herbal and grassy hop flavors to unfold without sweetness or astringency. Bitterness sits at a classical pilsner pitch—enough to define character without dominating the overall balance.

crisp attacklean malt bodyherbal bitternessdry palate

◑ Finish

Clean, dry exit with lingering herbal and resinous hop notes that fade gradually over two to three minutes. The unfiltered mouthfeel imparts a soft, silky texture that persists into the aftertaste, leaving a refreshing impression without harshness.

dry, clean finishherbal faderefreshing
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
78
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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