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Ketterer Pils

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A pale gold Pilsner with a luminous sheen that carries a delicate, floral hop character rounded out by subtle citrus notes. The bitterness arrives gently—refined rather than assertive—and dissolves into a lean, crisp body that feels weightless on the palate. The hop profile is the quiet anchor here: herbal and composed, never aggressive. This is a beer for the early evening, when you want clarity without harshness, complexity without demands. It has won consistently at major competitions, a recognition that speaks to its precision rather than any bold statement. Serve it cold and fresh.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2025
DLG
Gold · 2022
European Beer Star
German-Style Pilsner
Gold · 2022
EBS
Bronze · 2021
EBS
Gold · 2021
Meininger's ICBA
Bronze · 2020
WBA
Silver · 2019
WBA
Silver · 2019
WBA
Double Gold · 2019
EBC
Gold · 2016
WBA
Germany
Gold · 2020
European Beer Challenge
★Gold — DLG
★Gold — European Beer Star (German-Style Pilsner)
★Gold — EBS
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppyfloralnoble hop
hoppy
floral
noble hop
citrusy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with restrained floral notes—classic Hallertauer or Tettnanger character—layered beneath a whisper of herbal spice.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ketterer Pils

◎ Appearance

A luminous pale gold pour that catches the light with crystalline clarity. The head rises with fine, tight carbonation and clings to the glass in delicate lacework, speaking to precise conditioning and genuine craft. The body remains brilliantly transparent throughout, conveying both freshness and care in handling.

pale goldbrilliant clarityfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with restrained floral notes—classic Hallertauer or Tettnanger character—layered beneath a whisper of herbal spice. Subtle citrus accents emerge on closer inspection, lime rather than orange, while the malt foundation remains nearly silent. This is an aroma of composition and balance, never forcing itself forward.

floral hopnoble hoplight citrusherbal

◐ Taste

The palate entry is clean and lean, with bitterness that unfolds gradually rather than striking. Noble hops dominate the mid-palate with a refined, herbal structure; the citrus notes provide subtle definition without sharpness. The finish remains crisp and dry, with the bitterness resolving into a weightless, refreshing clarity that encourages the next sip.

crispsmooth bitternessdry finishlight-bodied

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is brief and clean, leaving only a faint herbal memory and a pleasant dryness on the tongue. No lingering sweetness or harshness intrudes—just the quiet satisfaction of a beer stripped to its essentials.

short, cleandry
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
81
Taste
83
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

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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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