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Licher Pilsner

Licher Privatbrauerei Jhring-Melchior
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🌍 Germany · German Pilsner · One of 243 German Pilsners in hopIQ

Licher Pilsner is the brewery's main beer, a bottom-fermented lager at 4.9 % ABV brewed from 11.5 °P original gravity with 28 bitterness units. It pours a brilliant golden yellow under a firm white head. The nose brings spicy hop and wormwood notes over a touch of white bread, with a fruity hint of ripe yellow apple. On the palate it is lively and fresh, with gentle maltiness and a bittersweet herbal spice that carries through to an even, clean close.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter28 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another German Pilsner.
Hop character
spicy hop
herbal
Malt character
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Licher Pilsner

Appearance

Licher Pilsner presents a brilliant golden-yellow hue with excellent clarity and brightness. A firm white head forms and maintains good retention, with delicate lacing clinging to the glass walls as the beer is consumed. The carbonation is lively and persistent, evident in the steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the clear body.

brilliant goldenfirm white headexcellent clarityfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced spicy hop character and herbaceous wormwood notes, layered over a subtle white bread foundation. A fruity undertone emerges—ripe yellow apple—that adds brightness and dimension to the aromatic profile. The overall impression is crisp and inviting, with noble hop spice as the defining characteristic.

spicy hopherbaceous wormwoodwhite breadripe apple

Taste

The palate opens with lively, fresh entry and gentle maltiness that sits in balance with the beer's bittersweet spice. Herbal and slightly bitter notes develop through the mid-palate, building a complex but restrained bitterness that feels natural and integrated. The finish is clean and even, allowing the bittering herbs to fade gracefully without harshness.

crisp and livelyherbal spicegentle maltinessclean finish

Finish

The aftertaste is dry and refreshing, with the herbal bitterness receding to leave a subtle bitter-spice memory. The finish lingers moderately, leaving the palate cleansed and ready for the next sip.

dry finishrefreshingherbal memory
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
85
Finish
72
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Licher Pilsner

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Licher Pilsner

About German Pilsner

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same spicy-hop, crisp, herbal character as Licher Pilsner will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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