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KUEHN Pils

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A classic Pilsner whose fine hop bitterness gives it a refreshing character. Brewed at 4.9% ABV and 28 IBU from water, barley malt, hops and yeast, with 11 degrees Plato. It belongs to the core range of Kuehn Kunz Rosen, whose eight-person team has run its own 15-hectolitre brewhouse in the old Rohrlager in Mainz since 2017.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter28 IBU
Clean, dry 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
hoppynoble hopclean
hoppy
noble hop
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with restrained but elegant noble hop character, delivering subtle floral and herbal notes without aggression.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for KUEHN Pils

◎ Appearance

KUEHN Pils presents a bright, pale golden hue characteristic of the German Pilsner style. The beer achieves excellent clarity with a fine, persistent white head that forms a delicate lacing on the glass as you drink. Carbonation is crisp and lively, evident in the steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the clear body.

pale goldenbrilliant clarityfine white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with restrained but elegant noble hop character, delivering subtle floral and herbal notes without aggression. A clean malt backbone provides gentle sweetness in the background, while the overall impression remains crisp and dry. The aroma speaks to precise brewing discipline—inviting without overwhelming.

noble hopsherbal, floralclean maltdry finish to nose

◐ Taste

The palate enters light and refreshing, with the malt providing a soft, slightly sweet foundation at the start. Mid-palate reveals the fine hop bitterness (28 IBU) as a defining thread—restrained enough to balance rather than dominate, with subtle herbal complexity. The finish dries cleanly, allowing bitterness to emerge without harshness.

balanced bitternesslight, crisp palateherbal hop characterdry conclusion

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is dry and gently bitter, with noble hop notes lingering pleasantly without persistence. The finish invites another sip rather than leaving a heavy impression.

dry aftertastenoble hop fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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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