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Leikeim Premium Pils

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A slender Franconian Pils in a golden glow: a fine hop note opens the first sip, the finish turns delicately bitter, and the carbonation stays lively. Brewed with aroma hops and regional brewing barley to 4.9% ABV from 11.4% original gravity, by the family-run Leikeim brewery in Altenkunstadt.

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
hoppynoble hopclean
hoppy
noble hop
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with a distinct noble-hop character, revealing herbal and slightly floral notes from the aroma hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Leikeim Premium Pils

◎ Appearance

Bright golden yellow with excellent clarity and fine, tight carbonation throughout. A creamy white head forms quickly and clings persistently to the glass, leaving delicate lacing on each sip. The body appears light and inviting, characteristic of a well-crafted Franconian Pilsner.

bright goldenfine carbonationpersistent head lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a distinct noble-hop character, revealing herbal and slightly floral notes from the aroma hops. A delicate malty sweetness emerges beneath, providing balance without heaviness. The overall impression is clean and crisp, with no yeast-derived esters or phenols—a hallmark of precise fermentation and regional brewing tradition.

noble hop, herbaldelicate malt sweetnessclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and dry, with a light malt foundation that supports the distinctive hop bitterness rather than competing with it. Mid-palate develops a refined bitterness from the 38 IBU charge, crisp and never harsh. The finish transitions cleanly from the malty core to a drying, mineral-edged bitterness that lingers without astringency.

dry, crisp palaterefined noble-hop bitternessmineral-edged finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is lingering and delicately bitter, with a slight graininess from the regional brewing barley. Lively carbonation persists to the end, maintaining refreshment and leaving the palate dry and clean.

dry, lingeringrefreshing carbonation
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
79
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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