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Ruperti Pils

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The Pilsner in the Teisendorf range and the hoppiest of the brewery's classic beers. Pale barley malt forms a lean base at 11.7 °P, while Spalter, Tettnanger and Smaragd aroma hops are added in the brewhouse and again during maturation. The result is blond, slender and elegant, with a pronounced floral and herbal hop aroma and hardly any malt sweetness. The bitterness is clear and firm at first and then fades out softly and roundly instead of lingering harshly.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter36 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
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
hoppyfloralherbal
hoppy
floral
herbal
noble hop
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced floral and herbal hop character from Spalter, Tettnanger, and Smaragd varieties.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ruperti Pils

◎ Appearance

Ruperti Pils presents a pale golden color with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A fine, white head forms readily and clings to the glass with persistent lacing, while tight carbonation creates an inviting visual presence throughout the drinking experience.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced floral and herbal hop character from Spalter, Tettnanger, and Smaragd varieties. Beneath the aromatic hop expression lies a lean, almost austere malt foundation with no discernible sweetness, allowing the noble hop profile to command the sensory foreground.

floral hop aromaherbal notesnoble hop characterdry malt base

◐ Taste

On the palate, a clean, crisp entry gives way to clear hop bitterness that strikes firmly in the mid-palate without harshness. The malt provides only minimal sweetness, maintaining a slender profile that allows the bitterness to develop cleanly. The finish transitions from that initial clarity into a soft, rounded conclusion that dissipates smoothly.

firm bitternessclean palatesoft resolution

◑ Finish

The aftertaste fades gently rather than lingering aggressively, leaving behind dry, herbal notes and a refined sense of balance. The overall impression is of elegant restraint and drinkability.

dry finishherbal persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Ruperti Pils

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Ruperti Pils

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, floral, herbal character as Ruperti Pils will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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