hopIQ
ENDE
Build your DNASign in

SLIP

Opperbacco
Tap to rate
🌍 Italy · German Pilsner · One of 242 German Pilsners in hopIQ

Opperbacco's German-tradition Pilsner — 100% in-house Pils malt, hopped with Saaz, Tettnanger and Saphir noble varieties. Initial honey notes give way to a dry finish with a balanced, restrained bitterness. Brewery-published 30 IBU.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
See all German Pilsner alternatives →
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Light-bodied and crisp.

Nimble on its feet with a clean close — the kind of beer that earns the next glass.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another German Pilsner.
Hop character
noble hop
Malt character
honey
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Compare with another beer →

FEATURED IN

Featured inThe Best Italian Lagers

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for SLIP

Appearance

SLIP presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that clings to the glass in a delicate lace pattern. The carbonation is crisp and visible, creating a lively visual presence that reflects the beer's brisk character.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacingbright carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with subtle honey and floral notes before the noble hops—Saaz, Tettnanger, and Saphir—reveal themselves with restrained elegance. A gentle malty base supports the hop profile without overwhelming it, creating an inviting and balanced aromatic experience.

noble hop floralshoney sweetnessclean maltcomposed

Taste

The palate enters crisp and refreshing, with the malt providing a soft, bready foundation that develops early. The noble hops deliver a refined bitterness—measured at 30 IBU—that integrates seamlessly rather than asserting dominance, while the initial honey character gradually yields to a bone-dry finish.

bready maltbalanced bitternessdry developmentrefined hops

Finish

The finish is clean and persistent, with the bitterness lingering gently on the palate without harshness. A crisp, drying aftertaste leaves the mouth refreshed and invites another sip.

dry aftertastelingering hop bite
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
82
Appearance
84
Finish
80
+ Sign in to add your tasting note

Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of SLIP

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 SLIP

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same noble-hop, clean, dry character as SLIP will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Other German Pilsners in hopIQ

Explore all German Pilsner beers in hopIQ →New to German Pilsner? Read our guide →Browse Italy beers →