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Palmbräu Das Original

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Fresh-cut herbs rise from the glass, under a fine-pored head and a slight opal haze. On the palate this Pils is robust and yeasty, and the finish carries a very pronounced hop note. Palmbräu leaves it natural and finely hopped, and brews it from 100% organic malt and organic hops, at 5.2% ABV.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
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
herbalhoppyyeasty
herbal
hoppy
yeasty
noble hop
grassy
clean
Aroma
Fresh-cut herbs dominate the nose, with grassy and herbal notes at the forefront.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Palmbräu Das Original

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with a slight opal haze sits beneath a fine-pored, persistent head. The cloudiness from the yeast suspension lends a soft, natural character to the glass. Carbonation is lively and evenly distributed, creating steady streams of fine bubbles.

pale goldenfine-pored headslight hazelively carbonation

◌ Aroma

Fresh-cut herbs dominate the nose, with grassy and herbal notes at the forefront. Noble hop character emerges with mineral and floral undertones. A subtle yeasty backdrop adds gentle complexity without overshadowing the clean, organic hop profile.

fresh-cut herbsnoble hopgrassyclean and mineral

◐ Taste

The palate opens robust and yeasty, with a full-bodied mouthfeel that belies the moderate 5.2% alcohol. Herbal and grassy hop flavors carry through the mid-palate, building into a pronounced hop bitterness in the finish. The 100% organic malt foundation provides subtle sweetness and a touch of earthiness that balances the assertive hopping.

herbal and grassyyeastypronounced hop bitternessorganic malt backbone

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with the hop character lingering decisively on the palate. A clean, refreshing aftertaste leaves no residual sweetness, inviting another sip.

crisp finishhop-forward aftertastedry and refreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
77
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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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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