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Mainzer Pils

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A modern take on the German Pilsner: herbal and full of flavour, with refreshing fruity hop notes and a slightly sweetish body that keeps it harmonious. 5.0% ABV and 35 IBU. Malt from the region meets Mandarina Bavaria and Hallertau Blanc hops from German growing areas. Brewed by Kuehn Kunz Rosen in Mainz.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
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
herbalfruityhoppy
herbal
fruity
hoppy
noble hop
citrusy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with crisp herbal and noble-hop character, layered with fresh citrus and subtle stone-fruit notes from the Mandarina Bavaria hop variety.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mainzer Pils

◎ Appearance

Mainzer Pils presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings elegantly to the glass walls. The carbonation is lively and uniform, creating a bright, inviting visual presence. Light passes cleanly through the body, characteristic of a well-crafted Pilsner.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent foam

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with crisp herbal and noble-hop character, layered with fresh citrus and subtle stone-fruit notes from the Mandarina Bavaria hop variety. A delicate malt backbone emerges beneath—clean and grainy without heaviness. The overall bouquet is refreshing and balanced, inviting further exploration.

herbalcitrus notesnoble hopsgrainy malt

◐ Taste

The palate entry is smooth and full-bodied for its ABV, with the regional malt providing a slightly sweet, harmonious base that rounds the beer's structure. Fruity and hoppy mid-palate notes develop, driven by Hallertau Blanc and the Mandarina Bavaria character, while 35 IBU of bitterness emerges gradually but never dominates. The finish remains crisp and clean, with herbaceous hop spice lingering without harshness.

balanced sweetnessfruity hop charactermeasured bitternesssmooth malt body

◑ Finish

A dry, crisp fade with lingering herbal and citrus notes that invite another sip. The aftertaste is clean and refreshing, leaving no cloying impression.

dry fadeherbal persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
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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