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Porterhouse Pilsner

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A classic pilsner in the central European mould, fully lagered and with a sharp edge. Hallertau Hersbrucker hops take the lead, soft in character, against a rich, deep malt body whose sweetness keeps the bitterness in balance. It pours golden and comes across as a mature, flavourful lager meant to be served cold.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter38 IBU
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltynoble hopclean
malty
noble hop
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, herbal Hallertau and Hersbrucker character—restrained floral notes with a whisper of noble hop spice.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Porterhouse Pilsner

◎ Appearance

Pours a bright golden yellow with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass walls. Carbonation is lively but refined, creating a steady stream of small bubbles that maintain the foam collar throughout the pour.

bright goldenexcellent claritypersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, herbal Hallertau and Hersbrucker character—restrained floral notes with a whisper of noble hop spice. Underneath sits a rounded malt sweetness with faint grainy undertones, creating a balanced and inviting aromatic profile without aggression.

soft herbal hopsnoble spicemalt sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and slightly sweet, with the malt body establishing a rich foundation that sits well on the palate. Mid-palate develops a measured bitterness from the Edelhopfen, held in check by the beer's malt depth. The finish dries gradually, with hop bitterness and malt sweetness trading places rather than clashing.

balanced bitternessmalt-drivenclean entrymeasured spice

◑ Finish

The aftertaste trails off to a dry, slightly bitter linger with lingering malt notes. A mature, composed conclusion that encourages another sip rather than overwhelming the palate.

dry finishlingering malt
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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

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

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