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Pils Anno 1907

Aktienbrauerei Kaufbeuren
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🌍 Germany · German Pilsner · One of 269 German Pilsners in hopIQ

The house Pilsner, pale yellow and lean, and the only beer of the range built on four hop varieties: Tettnanger, Spalter, Spalter Select and Hallertauer Taurus. They bring a herbal, floral aroma with lemon zest and a peppery edge, while the malt stays in the background as light cracker and grain. At 28 IBU the bitterness is firm and drying, carried by a brisk carbonation and a short, clean finish.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter28 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
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AWARDS

Bronze · 2025
World Beer Awards
Classic Pilsener
Bronze · 2024
World Beer Awards
Classic Pilsener
Gold · 2026
DLG-Prämierung
Silver · 2024
London Beer Competition
Pale Bitter European Beer
Silver · 2022
London Beer Competition
Pale Bitter European Beer
★Bronze — World Beer Awards (Classic Pilsener)
★Bronze — World Beer Awards (Classic Pilsener)
★Gold — DLG-Prämierung
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another German Pilsner.
Hop character
floral
herbal
hoppy
citrusy
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pils Anno 1907

◎ Appearance

Pale yellow with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass in delicate rings. The carbonation is brisk and lively, evident in steady streams of fine bubbles rising through the body. This is the archetypal visual presentation of a German Pilsner—bright, clean, and inviting.

pale yellowbrilliant clarityfine white headbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with distinct floral and herbal notes from the four noble hop varieties, supported by bright lemon zest and a subtle peppery spice. Beneath lies a soft, understated malt foundation of light cracker and grain that never intrudes. The aromatic profile is lifted and refined—the hallmark of skilled hop selection and restrained brewing.

floralherballemon zestpepperylight grain

◐ Taste

The palate enters clean and dry, with the floral-herbal hop character asserting itself immediately. A firm bitterness of 28 IBU carries through the mid-palate without harshness, supported by crisp carbonation that accentuates the drying sensation. The malt remains in the background as promised, offering only a whisper of cracker sweetness before stepping aside for the finish.

firm bitternessherbal-floralcrispdryclean entry

◑ Finish

Short and clean, with the bitterness lingering briefly before fading. The drying effect persists through the aftertaste, leaving the palate fresh and ready for the next sip.

short finishdryingclean
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
88
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Pils Anno 1907

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 Pils Anno 1907

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 floral, herbal, hoppy character as Pils Anno 1907 will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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