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Pfeffer Hell

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Pfeffer Hell is the brewery's everyday lager, brewed to a recipe from Josef Pfeffer, the founder's brother, who first made it in the 1920s as a comparatively light beer to quench thirst during field work. The brewery describes it as particularly mild and lively. Pale barley malt gives soft grain, fresh bread and a light malt sweetness, the hops stay in the background with a faint herbal note, and the finish is clean and short, carried by gentle carbonation.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycleanbready
malty
clean
bready
herbal
Aroma
The nose opens with soft, grainy malt character reminiscent of fresh bread and light biscuit.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pfeffer Hell

◎ Appearance

A pale, luminous golden hue with excellent clarity and bright visual presence. The head forms quickly and holds with fine, persistent lacing that clings evenly to the glass. Gentle, steady carbonation rises through the body, sustaining the foam structure throughout.

pale goldclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft, grainy malt character reminiscent of fresh bread and light biscuit. Noble hops sit quietly beneath, contributing a faint herbal whisper rather than assertive aromatics. The overall profile is restrained and approachable, with no harsh or aggressive edges.

soft grainfresh breadsubtle herbsmild

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and straightforward, with pale malt sweetness providing body without weight. The mid-palate balances gentle malt softness against restrained hop bitterness, which remains low and harmonious rather than pronounced. The beer drinks light and thirst-quenching, true to its field-work heritage.

malt-forwardlight bodygentle bitternessbalanced

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and short, driven by delicate carbonation that cleanses the palate efficiently. A dry, subtle malt note fades quickly without lingering sweetness.

clean finishshortdry
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

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

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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