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Rocktoberfest Pils

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Rocktoberfest Pils is a German-style Pilsner brewed for the brewery's own autumn festival, with German malt and hops throughout. Pilsner malt sets a clean, light base and a golden colour, and Tettnanger goes in at four stages of the boil, which gives a soft floral, herbal and gently spicy character. A subtle sweetness from the grain balances the noble-hop bitterness, and the finish is clean and dry. At 5.1 % it is the strongest of the house lagers.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
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
noble hopcleanfloral
noble hop
clean
floral
herbal
spicy
Aroma
The nose opens with soft floral and herbal notes from the Tettnanger hops, applied across four boil stages to build a nuanced aromatic profile.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rocktoberfest Pils

◎ Appearance

A bright, pale golden hue typical of the Pilsner style, achieved through the use of Pilsner malt. The beer presents excellent clarity with fine, persistent carbonation. A dense white head forms and clings to the glass with good adhesion as the beer is consumed.

pale goldenbrilliant clarityfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft floral and herbal notes from the Tettnanger hops, applied across four boil stages to build a nuanced aromatic profile. Beneath lies a delicate, clean maltiness from the Pilsner base, with just a whisper of spice from the noble hop character. The overall impression is restrained and elegant, inviting rather than assertive.

floral, herbalnoble-hop spiceclean maltrefined restraint

◐ Taste

The palate enters crisp and dry, with the clean character of Pilsner malt providing a subtle sweetness that anchors the beer without cloying. Mid-palate reveals the layered Tettnanger influence—soft herbal and floral notes weave through alongside a gentle spice. The bitterness builds gradually and remains soft throughout, balancing rather than dominating the grain sweetness.

crisp entrysoft herbal-floralbalanced bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with the noble-hop bitterness lingering pleasantly without sharpness. A whisper of herbal character fades into a refreshingly neutral aftertaste.

dryclean aftertastesoft lingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
79
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

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

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