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Meckatzer Löwen-Pils

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A classic bottom-fermented Pils and, at 32 units, the most bitter beer in the range. It is bright and clear with a firm white head and fine, steady carbonation. The aroma shows pine and citrus; on the palate it is light and straight, with a restrained grainy-fruity malt note and a fine, dry bitterness. Tettnang aroma hops provide the soft hop character. The body is slim, the first sip dry. Original gravity 11.5 °P.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop 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
pineycitrusyhoppy
piney
citrusy
hoppy
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with crisp pine and citrus notes, characteristic of noble hop varieties.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Meckatzer Löwen-Pils

◎ Appearance

Bright and crystalline pale yellow, with excellent clarity. The white head forms firm and persistent, clinging to the glass with fine Schaumkleiden as the beer is consumed. Fine carbonation delivers steady effervescence throughout.

pale yellowcrystal clearfirm white headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with crisp pine and citrus notes, characteristic of noble hop varieties. Tettnang aroma hops provide a soft, refined hop character that sits comfortably in the foreground. A light, restrained grainy-fruity malt backdrop supports without overwhelming.

pine and citrusnoble hop charactersoft and refinedgrainy-fruity malt

◐ Taste

Dry on entry, the palate is light and straightforward, built on a restrained grainy-fruity malt foundation. The 32 IBU bitterness develops cleanly and persistently, delivering a fine, dry finish. Body remains slim and clean, allowing hop and malt to remain distinct and balanced.

dry entrylight bodiedfine bitternessclean and straight

◑ Finish

The dry bitterness persists into a crisp, refreshing finish. Aftertaste remains lean and hoppy, with no residual sweetness or heaviness.

dry and refreshingpersistent bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
77
Appearance
80
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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