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Pott's Pilsener

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Herb-fresh with a soft but pronounced bitterness and a fine-bitter elegance: Pott's Pilsener is brewed with 100% aroma hops (Hallertauer Perle and Spalter Select) on a base of Pilsner and Munich malt. Crisp and lively, bottom-fermented, 5.3% ABV and 32 IBU, from water out of the brewery's own springs.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter32 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
herbalnoble hopmalty
herbal
noble hop
malty
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with noble hop character—floral and herbal notes from Hallertauer Perle and Spalter Select blend into a refined, dry profile.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pott's Pilsener

◎ Appearance

Pott's Pilsener displays a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The head is fine and persistent, laying down delicate lacing that adheres cleanly to the glass. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a steady stream of small bubbles.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with noble hop character—floral and herbal notes from Hallertauer Perle and Spalter Select blend into a refined, dry profile. Beneath lies a soft, understated malt foundation with hints of bread crust and mineral minerality from the brewery's spring water. No yeast-driven esters or phenols intrude; the aroma remains clean and composed.

noble hopsherbal floralitydry mineralitybread crust

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with a balanced malt sweetness that gives way quickly to a pronounced but elegant bitterness. The mid-palate sustains herbal-hop character alongside a light, clean malt structure—neither heavy nor thin. Bitterness builds steadily and finishes firm without harshness, leaving the palate dry and poised.

crisp malt entrynoble bitternessherbal complexitydry palate

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, with a lingering herbal-bitter note that gradually fades into a clean, mineral aftertaste. No cloying sweetness or hot alcohol lingers; the beer closes composed and refreshing.

medium lengthherbal fademineral aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
82
Appearance
84
Finish
78
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.

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