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Newbarns Pilsner

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Bitterness balanced by bready malt marks this German-style Pilsner, the core-range lager of Newbarns and a beer to celebrate the end of the working day. It is made with 100% low colour Golden Promise malt, fermented with a lager yeast strain from Germany and hopped with Callista hops, also from Germany. 4.2% ABV and vegan friendly.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward 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
cleanbreadyhoppy
clean
bready
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with clean, grainy malt notes from the Golden Promise barley, offering subtle bready and slightly sweet undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Newbarns Pilsner

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that settles into fine lacing around the glass. The carbonation is lively and persistent, creating a steady stream of small bubbles that maintain the foam's structure throughout the drinking experience.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacingbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with clean, grainy malt notes from the Golden Promise barley, offering subtle bready and slightly sweet undertones. German Callista hops contribute a restrained floral and herbal character that remains integrated rather than assertive, with no harsh edges or off-aromas.

grainy maltfloral hopbready undertoneclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and smooth-drinking, with the bready malt character establishing a gentle sweetness on the palate. Mid-palate remains lean and refreshing, allowing the Callista hop bitterness (38 IBU) to emerge as a balanced counterpoint that cleanses without dominating, building toward a dry conclusion.

malt-forwardbalanced bitternesscrisp palatedry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium in length, with the herbal hop bitterness fading gracefully to leave a subtle malty residue. No harsh alcohol or astringency intrudes—the aftertaste remains dry and inviting.

dry aftertasteclean break
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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