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Moritz Fiege Pils

Privatbrauerei Moritz Fiege
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🌍 Germany · German Pilsner · One of 279 German Pilsners in hopIQ

Moritz Fiege has brewed its Pils since 1926, and it remains the brewery's flagship. Herkules provides the bittering, while Perle, Tettnanger and Saphir are added for aroma, over a base of Pilsner malt with a small share of caramel malt. The beer pours pale gold and clear. The nose shows herbal, lightly floral and spicy hop notes over bready malt; the palate is crisp with a gentle grainy sweetness and a firm, drying bitterness that lingers into a clean finish.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter36 IBU
SRM
pale gold3
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another German Pilsner.
No character signal.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Moritz Fiege Pils

◎ Appearance

Pale gold with brilliant clarity and excellent transparency. The head forms with fine, persistent foam that clings to the glass as the beer is consumed, indicating proper carbonation and malt composition. A classically clean presentation befitting a traditional German Pilsner.

pale goldcrystal clearfine white headexcellent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with herbaceous and lightly floral hop notes characteristic of noble Edelhopfen varieties. Beneath the hop profile sits a foundation of bready, slightly sweet malt, with subtle spicy undertones that add complexity without overwhelming the composition. The balance favors the aromatic hops while maintaining the supporting malt character.

herbal hopsfloral notesbready maltsubtle spice

◐ Taste

The palate enters crisp and refreshing with a gentle grainy sweetness from the Pilsner malt base. A firm, drying bitterness builds in the mid-palate, delivering structure without harshness, and the caramel malt contribution provides a whisper of depth. The finish remains clean and dry, with the bittering impression lingering pleasantly.

crisp entrygrainy sweetnessfirm bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

A persistent drying sensation carries the bitter notes into a clean, uncluttered aftertaste. The finish length is moderate but assertive, leaving no residual sweetness or cloying character.

drylingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Moritz Fiege 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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Moritz Fiege Pils

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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