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Mahrs Sommerpils

Germany·Light Lager
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Mahrs Sommerpils is a light lager of 2.8 percent, brewed from just 7.2 °P wort as a seasonal beer for the warmer months. It pours brilliant pale yellow with a fine, small-bubbled head and lively carbonation. Hallertauer Perle gives a delicate aroma of herbs and hops over grainy pale malt, and tasters note a faint touch of citrus. The body is slim and fresh, slightly bready, and the finish fades out with a mild, gentle bitterness instead of a firm pilsner bite.

ABV
2.8%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession

AWARDS

Silver · 2014
World Beer Cup
European-Style Low-Alcohol Lager/German-Style Leicht(bier)
Gold · 2016
Australian International Beer Awards
Gold · 2018
Australian International Beer Awards
★Silver — World Beer Cup (European-Style Low-Alcohol Lager/German-Style Leicht(bier))
★Gold — Australian International Beer Awards
★Gold — Australian International Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
herbalbreadymalty
herbal
bready
malty
clean
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with a delicate herbal and hoppy character from Hallertauer Perle, layered over the grainy sweetness of pale malt.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mahrs Sommerpils

◎ Appearance

Mahrs Sommerpils presents a brilliant pale yellow hue that catches light with clarity and liveliness. The head is fine and delicate, composed of small, densely packed bubbles that persist gently across the surface. Carbonation is noticeably lively, creating a fresh visual impression befitting the seasonal intent.

brilliant pale yellowfine small-bubbled headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a delicate herbal and hoppy character from Hallertauer Perle, layered over the grainy sweetness of pale malt. A faint citrus note emerges in the background, adding brightness without dominating the profile. The overall impression is restrained and subtle, emphasizing herb and grain over assertive floral or fruity intensity.

herbal hop charactergrainy pale maltfaint citrusdelicate and subtle

◐ Taste

The palate is slim and fresh, with a slightly bready malt character that provides gentle weight without heaviness. The entry is clean and crisp, moving into a mid-palate that emphasizes the cereal qualities of the grain. The finish arrives with a mild, gentle bitterness that fades rather than lingering, eschewing the firm pilsner bite in favor of approachability.

slim and fresh bodyslightly bready maltmild gentle bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is soft and brief, allowing the mild bitterness to dissolve gracefully without harshness. The aftertaste fades cleanly, leaving behind only a whisper of grain and herb.

soft fadeclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Mahrs Sommerpils

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

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Mahrs Sommerpils

About Light Lager

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What is a Light Lager?

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