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Kameraad

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Citrus and a pleasantly bitter finish mark this cold dry-hopped pilsner with body, 5% ABV. Kompaan built it as an answer to an overflow of boring pilsners, with about three times the bitterness and hops of a standard one. Number 070 in the brewery's numbering, it followed Bondgenoot early on; the name means pal.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop 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
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit pith—supported by a crisp, herbal Edelhopfen character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kameraad

◎ Appearance

Kameraad presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, animated carbonation. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing that marks each sip. The beer conveys both delicacy and precision in its visual presentation.

pale goldenbrilliant clarityfine persistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit pith—supported by a crisp, herbal Edelhopfen character. Beneath the hop-forward profile sits a clean, understated malt base that provides gentle grain sweetness without overwhelming the senses. The overall impression is refreshing and inviting, with no signs of oxidation or stale notes.

citrus zestherbal hopsclean grain

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and dry, with the full body immediately apparent on the palate. The mid-palate develops a pronounced but well-integrated bitterness—roughly triple that of a standard pilsner—balanced by a restrained malt sweetness that prevents harshness. Citrus flavors persist throughout, contributing to the beer's refreshing character without becoming cloying.

assertive bitternesscitrus forwarddry malt base

◑ Finish

The finish is long and decidedly dry, with lingering bitterness and a subtle citrus aftertaste. Carbonation remains lively through the aftertaste, supporting the beer's clean, refreshing conclusion.

dry, lingering finishbitter fade
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
82
Finish
78
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.

Finding a similar German Pilsner

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