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Kaiserdom Pilsener

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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.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession

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
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
grassyherbalhoppy
grassy
herbal
hoppy
clean
malty
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with fresh noble hop character, offering pronounced grassy and herbal notes typical of classic German Pilsners.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

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
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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