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Partizan Lager

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The one lager in the brewery's core range, sold as an unfiltered pilsner. It pours gold with a light body and smells of grass with a touch of pine. On the palate a biscuit-like malt sweetness sets the tone and stays in balance, the mouthfeel is delicate, and the beer closes on a soft rather than assertive bitterness. At 4.6% it sits in the usual span for a pilsner. Bottled in 330 ml and poured on draught.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop 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
grassymaltypiney
grassy
malty
piney
bready
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with fresh grassy notes typical of noble hop character, complemented by a subtle touch of pine.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Partizan Lager

◎ Appearance

Partizan Lager presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity despite its unfiltered status. The head is modest but persistent, with fine carbonation evident throughout. The visual profile is clean and inviting, characteristic of a well-crafted pilsner.

bright goldenunfiltered clarityfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fresh grassy notes typical of noble hop character, complemented by a subtle touch of pine. Beneath the herbaceous top notes sits a restrained Malz sweetness that anchors the composition. The aromatic profile remains delicate and balanced, avoiding any heavy or cloying overtones.

grassy, herbaceousnoble hop pinesubtle malt sweetness

◐ Taste

A biscuit-like malt character takes the lead on entry, providing a soft, bread-forward foundation that persists through the mid-palate. The body remains light and crisp, allowing the interplay between malt and hop bitterness to remain transparent. The finish closes on a soft, refined bitterness rather than an aggressive bite, leaving a clean and refreshing impression.

biscuit maltlight, delicate bodysoft bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is of moderate length, tapering smoothly from malt sweetness into a gentle, lingering hop bitterness. The aftertaste is clean and slightly dry, inviting another sip without any harsh or metallic notes.

clean, drymoderate length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
80
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

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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