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Kaiser Pilsner

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A slight bitterness, especially in the finish, marks this 5.2% pilsner. Its malt comes from three barley varieties and its hops from three hop varieties, and the recipe has stayed the same since Kaiser was introduced in Greece in 1976. Today it is brewed at Olympic Brewery in Greece and sold as a product of Greek origin.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
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
maltyhoppyclean
malty
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with restrained, refined hop character from the three noble hop varieties, offering gentle floral and herbal notes without aggression.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kaiser Pilsner

◎ Appearance

Kaiser Pilsner presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous character typical of the style. The head forms quickly and maintains good retention, with fine lacing that clings to the glass. Fine carbonation produces a steady stream of small bubbles, contributing to the beer's crisp visual presentation.

pale goldenbright clarityfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with restrained, refined hop character from the three noble hop varieties, offering gentle floral and herbal notes without aggression. Beneath lies a soft malt base with a faint grain sweetness and subtle grainy undertones. The overall impression is clean and balanced, with no yeast-derived esters or other complications.

refined hopssoft grainherbal notesclean

◐ Taste

The palate enters crisp and light, with a delicate malt foundation that provides modest sweetness without fullness. The three barley varieties create a clean grain character that remains understated. Bitterness builds through the mid-palate and asserts itself distinctly in the finish, delivering a dry, slightly harsh bite that lingers on the tongue.

crisp entrylight maltpronounced bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with the hop bitterness dominating the aftertaste. The beer leaves the mouth clean and refreshed, inviting another sip.

drylingering bitternessrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
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

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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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