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Maximus Pils

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A pilsner brewed after a German model: malty and hoppy, with a bitter finish. It belongs to the core line that Maximus describes as traditional beers with their own Maximus twist, brewed in Utrecht's De Meern district by a brewery that stands for pure, easy-drinking beer.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter32 IBU
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
hoppymaltyclean
hoppy
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with classic noble hop character—floral and herbal notes with a subtle mineral undertone.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Maximus Pils

◎ Appearance

Maximus Pils presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous quality typical of the style. The white head builds briskly and maintains firm adhesion to the glass walls, demonstrating good carbonation and foam stability. The body remains brilliantly transparent throughout the pour.

pale goldenbrilliant claritytight white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with classic noble hop character—floral and herbal notes with a subtle mineral undertone. A clean, supporting malt base provides light grain sweetness without heaviness. The overall bouquet is fresh and inviting, with no solvent or off-notes, reflecting careful fermentation and handling.

noble hops, floralclean grainmineral edgecrisp and fresh

◐ Taste

The palate enters with balanced maltiness and immediate hoppy presence. Mid-palate develops a pleasant bitterness that is assertive but not harsh, sustained by a lean, dry malt structure. The finish is marked by a pronounced hop-driven bitterness with lingering herbal complexity, maintaining the beer's overall drinkability despite the firm bite.

balanced entryclean bitternessherbal finishdry malt backbone

◑ Finish

The aftertaste persists with a dry, slightly peppery quality from the hops, fading gradually without residual sweetness. The finish is crisp and clean, inviting another sip rather than fatiguing the palate.

dry, pepperylingering hop character
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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

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

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