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Prinzipal

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Malt-forward, full-bodied and soft, with a finely balanced bitterness: Prinzipal is a classically brewed Export with a malty body and a smooth finish. Its name goes back to the Prinzipalmarkt in Münster, a nod to the brewery's home region. Bottom-fermented from water, barley malt and hops, 12.5% original gravity, 5.3% ABV and 24 IBU.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter24 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycleanbready
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, grainy malt notes—understated and inviting rather than assertive.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Prinzipal

◎ Appearance

Prinzipal presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation. The head forms with moderate density and maintains steady adhesion to the glass, leaving thin, delicate lacing as the beer is consumed.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, grainy malt notes—understated and inviting rather than assertive. Light Noble hop character provides subtle floral and herbal background without dominating the profile, creating a clean and balanced aromatic presentation.

grainy maltsoftNoble hopsclean nose

◐ Taste

Entry is full and malty with a satisfying cereal sweetness and mild bready undertones. The mid-palate maintains roundness and softness while a restrained, refined bitterness (24 IBU) emerges gradually, finishing clean and dry without harshness or astringency.

malty bodybreadybalanced bitternesssmooth palate

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length, drying gently with lingering malt character and a whisper of noble hop bitterness. Aftertaste remains clean and uncluttered, with no harsh edges.

dry finishmalt persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
80
Finish
77
Serve at 4–7°C

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

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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