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Mauritius Pilsener

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Lean and feinherb, pale yellow, with an elegant bitter note from fine hopping. The Zwickau Biersiegel 1859 marks the origin of the first Zwickau Pilsener, and the very soft water from the Ore Mountains underlines its finely hopped character. It has 5.0 % ABV from 11 °P and uses only water, barley malt and hops.

ABV
5%
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
hoppynoble hopclean
hoppy
noble hop
clean
mineral
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with restrained noble-hop character—herbal and slightly spicy notes backed by soft floral undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mauritius Pilsener

◎ Appearance

Pale yellow with excellent clarity and bright, translucent character. The head builds with fine, persistent bubbles that form delicate lacing down the glass. Carbonation is crisp and even, creating a lively visual presentation throughout the pour.

pale yellowcrystal clearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with restrained noble-hop character—herbal and slightly spicy notes backed by soft floral undertones. Clean malt presence provides a pale, bready foundation without dominance. The overall aromatic profile is lean and elegant, reflecting the soft mountain water and selective hopping.

noble hopsherbal spiceclean maltfloral accent

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and mineral-driven, with the soft water of the Ore Mountains lending a refined smoothness. Mid-palate develops a controlled bitterness from fine hopping at 38 IBU—not aggressive, but clearly defined and integral to the structure. The malt remains light and composed, allowing the hop bitterness and mineral minerality to carry the palate.

mineral-forwardrefined bitternesshop-drivenlight malt body

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with lingering hop bitterness that gradually fades into a clean, slightly mineral aftertaste. The brevity of the finish keeps this beer drinkable and elegant rather than demanding.

dry finishlingering bitternessrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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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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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