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Paderborner Pilger

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Named for the pilgrim routes that meet in Paderborn, this Landbier is an unfiltered, strongly amber-coloured lager. A clean, mild malt character and a balanced residual sweetness make it full-bodied and soft; the yeast left in the beer gives it its haze. Bitterness is mild and only appears towards the end. It is bottom-fermented at an original gravity of 11.8 % and loosely based on historical recipes.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycleanyeasty
malty
clean
yeasty
Aroma
The nose offers a clean, gentle malt character with soft grain notes that suggest breadiness without aggression.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Paderborner Pilger

◎ Appearance

A hazy, amber-toned lager that displays the characteristic cloudiness from suspended yeast. The color carries warmth and depth while remaining bright enough to catch light. A persistent, creamy head forms and clings to the glass with good retention, leaving fine lacing on the sides.

amber, unfilteredcreamy headyeast haze

◌ Aroma

The nose offers a clean, gentle malt character with soft grain notes that suggest breadiness without aggression. A subtle sweetness emerges from the residual sugars, while the yeast presence adds a light, earthy undertone. Noble hop notes appear delicately in the background, rounding out the bouquet without dominating.

soft grainsubtle sweetnessnoble hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a full-bodied, soft malt presence that sits comfortably on the tongue. Residual sweetness balances the clean fermentation profile, creating a round, approachable character. Bitterness emerges gradually toward the finish, mild and restrained, allowing the malt foundation to remain the focal point.

full-bodiedbalanced sweetnessmild bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium in length, with a gentle fade that respects the beer's overall softness. A subtle hoppy dryness lingers without becoming sharp, leaving a pleasant, malty aftertaste.

clean fademalty aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About Landbier

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