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König Pilsener Premium

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König Pilsener from Duisburg — a crisp, clean German Pilsner with Saaz hop spice, dry bitterness and a light grain backbone. One of the Ruhr region's most popular Pilsners, König has been brewed on the Rhine since 1858. Premium is the flagship: precise, balanced and uncomplicated.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
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
cleanhoppyspicy
clean
hoppy
spicy
noble hop
malty
mineral
Aroma
The nose leads with classic Saaz hop spice and herbal notes, layered with subtle citrus undertones and a clean grain foundation.
also:herbal,bready
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for König Pilsener Premium

◎ Appearance

König Pilsener Premium presents a brilliant pale golden hue with exceptional clarity and bright transparency. A crisp white head forms with good retention, supported by fine carbonation that creates a lively visual presentation characteristic of classic German Pilsners.

pale goldenbrilliant claritywhite headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with classic Saaz hop spice and herbal notes, layered with subtle citrus undertones and a clean grain foundation. There's a refined, understated quality to the aromatics—no aggressive florals or pine, just the elegant restraint expected from a premium German Pilsner brewed with traditional technique.

Saaz spiceherbal hopslight citrusclean grain

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing with a light malty grain backbone that provides subtle sweetness without heaviness. Mid-palate brings focused hop bitterness and spice character that builds gradually, finishing with a dry, herbaceous quality that's neither aggressive nor timid—a model of balance.

crisp entrydry bitternessspicy hopsgrain sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry with excellent clarity, leaving minimal aftertaste and inviting the next sip. Hop spice lingers briefly before fading, leaving the palate refreshed and prepared for another round.

clean finishdryrefreshing
83
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
82
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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