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Detmolder Thusnelda-Bier

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Spicy, hoppy and floral on the nose, with fine, prickling carbonation that underlines the fresh first sip. Light malt gives the full range of hop aromas a good body. The beer honours Thusnelda, wife of Arminius, 2,000 years after the Battle of Varus, and is brewed like all Detmolder specialities in copper kettles. 4.8 % ABV at 11 °P.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter28 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppyfloralspicy
hoppy
floral
spicy
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with distinctive noble hop character—spicy, herbal, and gently floral notes dominate the bouquet.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Detmolder Thusnelda-Bier

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that adheres evenly to the glass. The carbonation is visibly lively, creating a steady stream of fine bubbles that contribute to a crisp, refreshing visual impression characteristic of the style.

pale goldenbrilliant claritypersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with distinctive noble hop character—spicy, herbal, and gently floral notes dominate the bouquet. Beneath the hop aromatics lies a clean, subtle malt foundation that supports without overwhelming, creating a balanced and inviting first impression of freshness and refinement.

noble hopsspicy herbaldelicate floralclean malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a crisp, hop-driven character that transitions into a full-bodied mid-palate despite the light malt bill. Spice and floral notes from the Edelpilsen hops persist throughout, while moderate bitterness (28 IBU) provides structure without harshness, finishing clean and dry on the tongue.

hoppy bitespiced finishbalanced bitternessdry palate

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with hop bitterness tapering to a dry, lingering aftertaste that invites the next sip. The noble hop character persists subtly in the memory without any astringency or heaviness.

clean drylingering hopsrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
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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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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