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Königsbacher Pilsener

Königsbacher
Germany·German Pilsner
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A malty, bottom-fermented Pilsener with 4.8% ABV, 22 IBU and 11.4% original gravity, brewed to a classic recipe from water, barley malt, hops and hop extract. The Königsbacher name is more than 300 years old and is present in the hospitality trade and at events in Koblenz and the surrounding area; today the Pilsener is brewed in Bitburg.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter22 IBU
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
maltycleanhoppy
malty
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with restrained noble hop character, offering subtle herbal and slightly spicy notes without aggression.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Königsbacher Pilsener

◎ Appearance

Brilliant pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is vigorous, producing a tight collar of foam that clings to the glass with good retention. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, characteristic of a well-executed German Pilsner.

pale goldcrystal-clearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with restrained noble hop character, offering subtle herbal and slightly spicy notes without aggression. Clean malt undertones provide a soft, grainy foundation. The overall profile is refined and balanced, with no yeast-derived esters or off-aromas—a hallmark of precise lager fermentation.

noble hopsherbalclean graindelicate

◐ Taste

The palate delivers a straightforward malt-forward entry with light sweetness and soft cereal notes. A measured bitterness develops mid-palate, balancing the malt without dominating. The finish is crisp and dry, with a gentle hop bite that lingers briefly, maintaining the beer's refreshing character throughout.

malt-forwardsoft grain sweetnessmeasured bitternesscrisp dry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and moderately long, fading to a subtle hop and grain residue. The beer leaves the mouth pleasantly dry without harshness, inviting another sip.

cleangently bitterdry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
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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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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