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12 Bojanowitz

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A pale, light malt body carries a gentle hop aroma, while the taste has a sharper hop edge that notes of herbs, flowers and a touch of spice complement. Medium in body and easy to drink. The German hops Magnum and Spalter Select, in harmonious proportion, shape the profile of this lager brewed from Pilsner malt, which the brewery presents as a showcase of the brewing approach of its western neighbours.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppynoble hopfloral
hoppy
noble hop
floral
herbal
malty
spicy
Aroma
The nose opens with a gentle and refined noble hop character, drawing primarily from Magnum and Spalter Select.
also:clean
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 12 Bojanowitz

◎ Appearance

A pale, straw-gold body with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head forms with moderate retention, building a fine layer of small bubbles that settles into delicate lacing around the glass. Carbonation is crisp and visible, supporting the clean, inviting visual presentation.

pale goldclearfine head lacingbright

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a gentle and refined noble hop character, drawing primarily from Magnum and Spalter Select. Floral notes of chamomile and subtle herbal undertones emerge, with a whisper of white pepper spice. The malt foundation remains restrained, allowing the carefully balanced hop aromatics to lead without dominating.

noble hopsfloralherbalpepper spice

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a light, clean malt sweetness that transitions smoothly into a more pronounced hop bitterness mid-palate. Herbal and floral notes weave through the taste, complemented by a delicate spice character that sharpens the overall impression. The medium body provides substance without heaviness, and the finish remains crisp and refreshing throughout.

hoppy biteherbalsmooth-drinkingcrisp finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is dry and clean, with lingering herbal and floral notes that fade gracefully. A gentle bitterness persists without becoming harsh, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

drylingering herbs
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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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