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Nørrebro Pilsner

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A clear, golden pilsner from the organic range of Nørrebro Bryghus, listed on the brewery's own beer overview. Mild malt aromas meet a discreet, slightly spicy hop note. The taste is round and lightly full-bodied, and no intrusive bitterness gets in the way, which leaves a fresh thirst quencher with a gentle, malt-led character from nose to finish

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter16 IBU
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycleanspicy hop
malty
clean
spicy hop
noble hop
hoppy
Aroma
Clean and restrained nose, opening with soft malt character that reads as grainy sweetness without heaviness.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Nørrebro Pilsner

◎ Appearance

Brilliant golden hue with excellent clarity, presenting a bright and inviting appearance characteristic of the style. Fine carbonation produces a modest white head with good retention and delicate lacing that clings to the glass.

brilliant goldenclearfine carbonationdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

Clean and restrained nose, opening with soft malt character that reads as grainy sweetness without heaviness. A discreet spicy-herbal hop note emerges in the background, suggesting noble hop varieties used with restraint and contributing to the overall freshness.

soft maltgrainy sweetnessspicy-herbal hopsrestrained

◐ Taste

Smooth entry with a round, lightly full-bodied mouthfeel that belies the modest 4.6% ABV. Malt character dominates the palate, delivering gentle sweetness and clean grain notes, while hop bitterness remains understated at 16 IBU, allowing a balanced rather than assertive finish.

smooth maltround mouthfeelgentle sweetnessbalanced

◑ Finish

Clean, crisp departure with no lingering harshness or intrusive bitterness. The finish reinforces the malt-led character, leaving a fresh, thirst-quenching quality that invites another sip.

crispclean aftertastethirst-quenching
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
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

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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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