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Neuzeller Pilsner

Klosterbrauerei Neuzelle
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🌍 Germany · German Pilsner · One of 322 German Pilsners in hopIQ

Neuzeller Pilsner, 'the gold of the Mark', is the abbey brewery's pils at 4.8 % ABV, brewed with an added charge of aroma hops. It pours a shimmering deep gold under a flowery head. Full-bodied and shaped by a fine bitterness on the first sip, it reveals its bitter note only in the finish. Tasters also find grassy hops over a soft, slightly sweet malt base. Drawn unfiltered straight from the tank, the same beer is sold online as UrCraft Pilsner.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Firm bitter edge.
mildbitter
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
floral
hoppy
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Neuzeller Pilsner

◎ Appearance

Pours a shimmering deep gold with brilliant clarity and a fine, flowery head that settles into persistent lacing. The unfiltered presentation maintains a luminous quality characteristic of the style. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a visually inviting, refreshing presentation.

deep goldbrilliant clarityflowery headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with grassy, herbal hop character from the aroma hop charge, layered beneath a soft, slightly sweet malt base. Noble hop aromatics suggest subtle floral and herbal notes without aggressive sharpness. The overall profile is clean and restrained, allowing both malt and hop components to emerge without domination.

grassy hopsherbalsoft maltnoble character

◐ Taste

Entry presents a full body with a fine bitterness that unfolds gradually across the palate. The soft malt foundation provides gentle sweetness that balances the hop-driven character, avoiding any harshness. Bitterness builds subtly through the mid-palate, revealing itself more distinctly as the beer moves toward the finish.

full-bodiedfine bitternesssoft malt sweetnessgrassy hop notes

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and clean, with the bitter note becoming more prominent as the beer fades. Lingering hop bitterness and a dry mineral quality provide a refreshing, slightly peppery aftertaste that encourages another sip.

dry finishbitter aftertastecrisp
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Neuzeller Pilsner

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 Neuzeller Pilsner

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 full-bodied, grassy, bitter character as Neuzeller Pilsner will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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