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Toppler Pils

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Fresh spiciness leads this bottom-fermented Pils, brewed with Pilsner malt and Spalt aroma hops. Its name honours Heinrich Toppler, Rothenburg ob der Tauber's best-known mayor, who owned the estate in Reichelshofen in the late Middle Ages, on the same grounds where the brewery stands today. At 4.9 % ABV and 11.8 °P, it comes in 0.33-litre bottles and in kegs.

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
spicynoble hopmalty
spicy
noble hop
malty
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant spicy notes from the Spalt hops, layered with classic noble-hop character that brings subtle herbal and floral undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Toppler Pils

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that clings persistently to the glass walls. Fine carbonation creates a gentle effervescence that maintains the beer's visual liveliness throughout the pour. The foam structure suggests proper conditioning and excellent head retention.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent white headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant spicy notes from the Spalt hops, layered with classic noble-hop character that brings subtle herbal and floral undertones. A clean malt foundation emerges underneath, offering light grain sweetness without any sulfurous or yeasty overtones. The aromatic profile is refined and balanced, inviting closer inspection.

fresh spiceherbal and floralclean maltnoble hop character

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with the hop spiciness taking center stage on the palate. Mid-palate reveals a balanced malt sweetness that grounds the beer without becoming cloying, while a measured bitterness emerges cleanly at the mid-point. The finish remains dry and hoppy, with the bitterness building to a satisfying conclusion.

crisp and drybalanced hop-malt interplaymeasured bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is refreshingly bitter with lingering spice from the Spalt hops, gradually fading to a dry, hoppy echo. No astringency or harshness remains—only the pleasant bite of a well-executed Pilsner.

dry hoppy aftertastespice lingers
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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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