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Maes Pils

Maes
Belgium·German Pilsner
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Refined bitterness marks Maes Pils, a 5.2% Belgian pils brewed with Saaz hops and extra malt. Its roots go back to 1930, when the Prima Maezenbier was presented at the Antwerp World Exhibition; on 20 April 2009 the new Maes, with more malt, started flowing from the taps. Water, barley malt, glucose syrup, hops and hop extract go into the kettle.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
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
noble hopmaltyclean
noble hop
malty
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with refined noble-hop character—spicy, herbal Saaz notes balanced by a subtle grain sweetness from the elevated malt bill.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Maes Pils

◎ Appearance

Maes Pils presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, lively carbonation. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing that marks each sip.

pale goldencrystal clearfine head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with refined noble-hop character—spicy, herbal Saaz notes balanced by a subtle grain sweetness from the elevated malt bill. Clean fermentation allows both the hops and malt to speak without obstruction, creating an inviting, composed bouquet.

Saaz spicenoble hopsgrain sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and clean, with a malty foundation that provides body and slight sweetness before a measured, refined bitterness takes hold. The mid-palate strikes a classic pilsner balance—enough hop bite to feel substantial, yet restrained enough to keep the beer approachable and drinkable.

refined bitternessmalty backbonehop-forward

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and persistent, with lingering noble-hop spice and a light, pleasant astringency that invites another sip.

drylingering hop spice
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
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.

Finding a similar German Pilsner

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same bitter, noble-hop, malty character as Maes Pils will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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