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Ketterer Edel-Pils

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A Pilsner with a fine bitterness from the Pforzheim family brewery. Four hop additions with four different varieties are followed by a fifth, cold addition in the storage tank (dry-hopping), five hop varieties in all. Brewed with Pilsner malt, 4.9% ABV and 11.8% original gravity, ideally served at 7–8 °C.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter28 IBU
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppymaltyclean
hoppy
malty
clean
noble hop
Aroma
The nose leads with noble-hop character—floral and herbaceous notes from the cold addition create a refined, slightly grassy top layer.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ketterer Edel-Pils

◎ Appearance

Pale golden yellow with excellent clarity and a fine white head that establishes persistent lacing down the glass. The carbonation is lively and even, creating a steady stream of small bubbles that underscores the beer's crisp character. Light transmission through the body reveals an inviting, luminous quality typical of well-executed pilsner brewing.

pale goldenbrilliant clarityfine white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with noble-hop character—floral and herbaceous notes from the cold addition create a refined, slightly grassy top layer. Beneath lies a subtle malt base with biscuit undertones that grounds the composition without demanding attention. The five-hop varietals work in concert to deliver a sophisticated, layered bouquet rather than a singular aromatic statement.

noble hops, floralherbaceous, grassybiscuit malt baserefined complexity

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and crisp, with immediate hop bitterness that registers clearly but not aggressively at 28 IBU. Mid-palate reveals a delicate malt sweetness that provides ballast and prevents the beer from becoming one-dimensional, while the hoppy character persists without harshness. The finish is dry and hoppy, with the cold-hopping technique lending a fresh, almost peppery edge that lingers pleasantly.

balanced bitter-sweetdry finishhop-forward middleclean entry

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is crisp and lingering, dominated by noble-hop bitterness and a subtle herbal dryness. The carbonation maintains freshness through to the end, leaving the palate clean and inviting another sip.

dry, herbal finishnoble-hop persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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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.

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