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Weltenburger Pils

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Weltenburger Pils is a slim, hop-led lager at 4.9 % ABV and 11.7 °P. It shows a bright pale gold colour with a dense, fine head. A light citrus fruit scent sits over the hop aroma, and the taste follows the same line: lean body, pale barley malt in the background and a finely bitter edge from Herkules, Perle and Tradition that carries from the first sip to the finish. The carbonation is lively and gives the beer a crisp, tingling feel.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession

AWARDS

Bronze · 2012
European Beer Star
German-Style Pilsner
★Bronze — European Beer Star (German-Style Pilsner)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with noble hop character—floral and herbal notes—over a light citrus fruit scent that adds freshness without dominating.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Weltenburger Pils

◎ Appearance

Bright pale gold with excellent clarity and a dense, fine head that clings to the glass. The carbonation is visibly lively, creating a crisp and tingling mouthfeel that carries through to the finish. Head retention is strong, leaving fine lacing as the beer is consumed.

pale golddense fine headbright and clearlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with noble hop character—floral and herbal notes—over a light citrus fruit scent that adds freshness without dominating. Pale barley malt sits in the background, providing subtle sweetness and grain structure. The overall impression is clean and refined, with no yeast or adjunct character.

citrus fruitnoble hopsfloral and herbalpale malt backdrop

◐ Taste

The palate opens lean and crisp, with pale barley malt providing a soft foundation. Hops from Herkules, Perle and Tradition build a finely bitter edge that enters on the first sip and persists through the mid-palate. The body remains slim and elegant, allowing the hop bitterness to shape the entire tasting arc without astringency.

lean bodyfine bitternesspale maltcrisp entry

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with the noble hop bitterness carrying cleanly from palate to aftertaste. No sweetness or heaviness remains; instead, a refreshing, faintly herbal dryness invites the next sip.

dry finishnoble hop bitternessrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
83
Appearance
84
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

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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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