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Pyraser Pils

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A filtered Franconian Pils at 11.4 °P, straw-gold and brilliantly clear. Its character comes from Saphir aroma hops grown for the brewery in the county of Roth, joined by Herkules, Perle, Select and Hersbrucker: floral, citrusy and herbal on the nose. The brewery stresses aroma over harshness; the bitterness is fine and crisp rather than sharp. Pilsner malt alone keeps the body lean, with lively carbonation and a dry finish.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Citrus hop 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
floralherbalcitrusy
floral
herbal
citrusy
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with floral and herbal notes from the five-hop blend, layered with crisp citrus character from the Saphir aroma hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pyraser Pils

◎ Appearance

Straw-gold in color with brilliant clarity and fine, persistent carbonation creating a delicate foam structure. The beer presents a clean, bright appearance characteristic of a well-crafted filtered Pilsner, with excellent head retention and fine lacing that clings to the glass.

straw-goldbrilliantly clearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with floral and herbal notes from the five-hop blend, layered with crisp citrus character from the Saphir aroma hops. Pilsner malt provides a soft, grainy backdrop without aggressive spice or harsh vegetality, creating a balanced and inviting bouquet that emphasizes refinement over intensity.

floral and herbalcitrus notessoft maltaromatic balance

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and crisp with a lean, dry palate built entirely on Pilsner malt. The bitterness develops as fine and restrained rather than sharp, allowing the subtle hop character to weave through without overwhelming. Mid-palate remains light and refreshing, with the five-hop profile creating complexity without heaviness.

crisp and dryfine bitternesslean bodyhop complexity

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, leaving behind a light herbal and floral impression. Bitterness fades gracefully without lingering harshness, and the lively carbonation carries the aftertaste to a quick, refreshing close.

dry finishclean aftertasteherbal lingering
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
85
Finish
79
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Pyraser 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 Pyraser 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 floral, herbal, citrusy character as Pyraser Pils will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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