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Meinel Pils

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🌍 Germany · German Pilsner · One of 158 German Pilsners in hopIQ

Meinel's main brand, brewed to the same recipe for over 100 years — golden and lively, rezent and crisp on the palate with a fine, balanced, not-too-bitter character and a light citrus note.

ABV
4.9%
IBU
40
SRM
pale golden2
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Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

clean
100%
crisp
100%
hoppy
60%
refreshing
60%
citrusy
60%
light
60%
malty
60%
mineral
30%
dry
30%
bready
30%
bitter
30%
smooth
30%
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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.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Meinel 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.

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