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Perle Pils

Brasserie Perle
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🌍 France · German Pilsner · One of 226 German Pilsners in hopIQ

The flagship beer of Brasserie Perle — a faithful recreation of the original 1882 recipe using Alsatian Strisselspalt, Aramis, and Hallertau hops. Elegant copper-tinted blonde with honey and herbal malt sweetness giving way to a long, fine, dry bitterness. 2,149+ Untappd ratings. Resolute bitterness (35 IBUs) distinguishes it from industrial Alsatian lagers.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
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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

Crisp and light-bodied.

Built for the second pour — a clean shape that stays inviting through the round.

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

AI-generated sensory profile for Perle Pils

Appearance

Pale copper-blonde with excellent clarity and a bright, fine head that clings to the glass in delicate lacing. The carbonation is crisp and persistent, creating a gentle cascade of bubbles that sustains the dense foam collar throughout the tasting.

copper-blondebright clarityfine lacingpersistent carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with classic noble-hop character—refined herbal and floral notes from Hallertau, Strisselspalt, and Aramis. A gentle honey-malt sweetness emerges beneath, providing soft backbone without overshadowing the measured hop profile. The overall impression is elegant and restrained, with no harsh or oxidative notes.

noble hopsherbal-floralhoney-malt sweetnessrefined

Taste

Entry is crisp and clean, with a lean malt body that balances honey notes and subtle bread character. The mid-palate develops a resolute, fine bitterness—the 38 IBUs express themselves as a dry, persistent herbal punch rather than aggressive bite. Finish is bone-dry, leaving the palate cleansed and inviting another sip.

dry bitternessherbal punchlean bodyhoney notes

Finish

Long and clean, with noble-hop bitterness lingering gracefully on the back palate. No astringency or residual sweetness mars the dry conclusion.

long finishdry aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
85
Appearance
84
Finish
79
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Perle Pils

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 Perle Pils

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 dry, hoppy, honey character as Perle Pils will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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