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Floral aromas mingle with a lime scent that recalls fresh hay and green summer meadows. The sparkling, bitter-edged first sip leads into a lingering, velvety-soft bitterness. Straw-yellow under a compact white head, this Pils from Meißen is made from water, barley malt and hops, with 11.5% original gravity and 4.9% ABV, and is recommended at 7–8 °C.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus 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
floralgrassycitrusy
floral
grassy
citrusy
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced floral and herbal hop character, mingled with a fresh lime zest.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Privat-Pils

◎ Appearance

Pale straw-yellow with brilliant clarity and fine carbonation. A compact white head forms and persists with good retention. The beer presents as visually crisp and inviting, characteristic of a well-crafted German Pilsner.

straw-yellowbright claritycompact white headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced floral and herbal hop character, mingled with a fresh lime zest. Underneath, subtle hay and green meadow notes evoke a pastoral, summery quality. A clean malt base provides gentle support without dominating the aromatic profile.

floral hopslime citrusfresh haygreen meadow

◐ Taste

The entry is crisp and sparkling, with immediate noble hop bitterness. The mid-palate unfolds into a velvety, lingering bitterness balanced by a soft malt sweetness. The texture remains clean and smooth throughout, with grassy and hoppy notes weaving through the finish.

noble hop bitternessvelvety mouthfeelgrassy-herbalcrisp entry

◑ Finish

A long, pleasantly bitter finish persists on the palate with sustained hop character. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, with no harsh edges or oxidative notes.

lingering bitternessrefreshingclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
82
Finish
78
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.

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