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Mahn & Ohlerich Pils

Hanseatische Brauerei Rostock
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🌍 Germany · German Pilsner · One of 201 German Pilsners in hopIQ

Rostock's M&O is a pilsner with real bones — brewed continuously since 1878, lost to history from 1945 to 2011, now revived. Mild-hopped with 100% aroma varieties, it pours pale gold and drinks clean and crisp, with a whisper of citrus and mineral water underneath. Light, refreshing, and honest — the kind of beer that tastes like it knows exactly what it is.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop 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
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp and light-bodied.

Nimble on its feet with a clean close — the kind of beer that earns the next glass.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another German Pilsner.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
mineral
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mahn & Ohlerich Pils

Appearance

A brilliant pale golden color with excellent clarity and bright luminosity characteristic of a classic pilsner. The head is white and persistent, settling into a delicate lacing that clings to the glass. Fine carbonation creates an inviting, effervescent presentation.

pale goldencrystal clearwhite headbright

Aroma

Subtle and refined aromatics showcase 100% noble hop character with floral and herbal notes that are pleasantly restrained rather than aggressive. Soft bread and grain undertones provide a clean, cereal malt backbone without any yeast funk or adjunct notes. The nose is understated and elegant, true to the tradition of mild-hopped German pilsners.

floral hopsherbalbread grainclean

Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing with a soft malt sweetness and gentle bread character that defines the entry. The mid-palate maintains excellent balance with subtle noble hop bitterness (20 IBU) that complements rather than dominates, while a dry, smooth finish emerges without astringency. This is an exceptionally clean, grain-forward pilsner with restrained bitterness.

crisp maltmild bitternessbread notesdry

Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with the subtle hop bitterness fading gracefully into a smooth aftertaste. No harshness or lingering harshness—just a pleasant, refreshing conclusion inviting another sip.

cleandrysmooth
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Mahn & Ohlerich Pils

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 Mahn & Ohlerich Pils

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 clean, crisp, mineral character as Mahn & Ohlerich Pils will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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