Paderborner Pilsener
The beer the brand is built on pours a strong golden yellow, bright and clear, under a fine-pored white head. Grainy malt shows on the nose, and the first sip is fresh and lively with a brief touch of malt. A spicy, firmly classic bitterness then takes over and stays to the end. Soft brewing water and an original gravity of 11.2 % stand behind this bottom-fermented Westphalian pils.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Paderborner Pilsener
Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.
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.
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
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