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Kaiserdom Pilsener

Kaiserdom Specialitäten Brauerei
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🌍 Germany · German Pilsner · One of 286 German Pilsners in hopIQ

The Pilsener first appeared under the Kaiserdom name at the 1976 church fair and is brewed to 11.5 percent original gravity. It shines straw yellow beneath a firm white head. Fresh aroma hops lead the nose with grassy and herbal notes, followed by a light touch of summer barley and cracker. The first sip is crisp, the body slim, the hop flavour pronounced. The finish turns firmly bitter and long, with a faint fruity sweetness lingering at the end.

AWARDS

Silver · 2021
Meininger's International Craft Beer Award
Gold · 2021
Frankfurt International Trophy
Silver · 2023
Women's International Trophy
Bronze · 2024
World Beer Awards
Silver · 2025
World Beer Awards
★Silver — Meininger's International Craft Beer Award
★Gold — Frankfurt International Trophy
★Silver — Women's International Trophy
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
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Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
no reading yet
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

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

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another German Pilsner.
Hop character
grassy
herbal
hoppy
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kaiserdom Pilsener

◎ Appearance

Kaiserdom Pilsener presents a bright straw-yellow hue with excellent clarity. A firm white head forms atop the glass, displaying stable retention and fine lacing along the sides. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated.

straw yellowfirm white headhighly transparent

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fresh noble hop character, offering pronounced grassy and herbal notes typical of classic German Pilsners. Behind the hops lies a light suggestion of summer barley and crackers, creating a clean, grainy foundation without any yeasty or fruity distraction.

noble hopsgrassy, herballight cracker note

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp, snappy entry and a slim, refreshing body. Hop flavor dominates the mid-palate with pronounced bitterness and a dry character. As it develops, the bitterness strengthens toward a firm, lingering finish with only a faint fruity sweetness in the background.

crisp, drypronounced hop bitternessslim body

◑ Finish

The finish is long and steadily bitter, with the noble hops providing a clean, resinous drying sensation. A whisper of fruity sweetness emerges at the very end, preventing the bitterness from becoming harsh.

long, bitter finishfaint fruity sweetness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Kaiserdom Pilsener

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 Kaiserdom Pilsener

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 grassy, herbal, bitter character as Kaiserdom Pilsener will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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