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Pilsner

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A timeless German-style pilsner built from pilsner malt and Magnum hops. A well-balanced golden lager that's dry, crisp and effervescent, with a clean, gently bitter, herbal-floral hop finish. A back-to-basics beer for those who want something clean and classic.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold2
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycleanfloral
hoppy
clean
floral
herbal
malty
Aroma
Clean and restrained on the nose, with prominent herbal and floral notes from the Magnum hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pilsner

◎ Appearance

A pale golden body with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous quality characteristic of the style. The head is stable and fine-grained, leaving delicate lacing on the glass as it recedes. High carbonation is evident from persistent, uniform bubbles rising steadily through the beer.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white headhighly carbonated

◌ Aroma

Clean and restrained on the nose, with prominent herbal and floral notes from the Magnum hops. A subtle, refined malt backdrop supports the hop character without dominating. The overall impression is fresh, mineral-edged, and free of fruity or yeasty distractions.

herbal hopsfloral and nobleclean malt basemineral-fresh

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a crisp, dry entry and lean malt structure. The hop bitterness emerges steadily, building a gentle, herbal-floral character that integrates cleanly with minimal sweetness. A pronounced dryness dominates the mid-palate, emphasizing the beer's refreshing quality throughout.

dry and crispnoble hop bitternesslean grain bodyherbal finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, fading to a lingering herbal and mildly bitter aftertaste. No residual sweetness or heavy malt impression remains.

short, dry finishherbal aftertaste
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
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

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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.

Finding a similar German Pilsner

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