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Newbarns Pilsner Beer

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The core pilsner of the range, a take on the classic German-style Pilsner. It is brewed entirely with low-colour Golden Promise malt, fermented with a lager yeast and hopped with Callista, both of German origin. The result is clean and crisp, with a firm bitterness set against a bready grain character and a light floral, faintly fruity hop note. The finish is dry and refreshing.

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
cleanbreadyfloral
clean
bready
floral
malty
fruity
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with clean, subtle grain notes from the Golden Promise malt, followed by a restrained floral character typical of noble Edelhopfen.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Newbarns Pilsner Beer

◎ Appearance

Pale golden color with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass as it settles. The beer displays lively carbonation, evident in the steady stream of bubbles rising through the bright, luminous body.

pale goldenbrilliant clarityfine head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with clean, subtle grain notes from the Golden Promise malt, followed by a restrained floral character typical of noble Edelhopfen. A faint fruity undertone emerges beneath, while the overall profile remains crisp and uncluttered, free from yeast-driven or adjunct notes.

bready grainfloral Edelhopfenlight fruitclean lager

◐ Taste

Entry is dry and malty, with a soft bready character that anchors the palate. The mid-palate presents a firm, well-integrated bitterness that complements rather than dominates the grain foundation, while a delicate floral and faintly fruity hop note adds complexity without overshadowing the core malt profile.

bready malt characterfirm noble hop bitternessdry palate

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and thoroughly dry, with the hop bitterness lingering cleanly on the tongue. A light refreshing quality persists, inviting further sips and leaving no cloying residue.

dry finishrefreshingclean aftertaste
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
75
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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

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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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