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Real Ale Hans' Pils

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Real Ale's German Pilsner — 5.3% ABV, 50 IBU, floor-malted Pilsner base, aggressive noble-hop bitterness for a Texas lager, dry-crisp finish. Where Proto Pils leans New-World and softer, Hans' Pils is the traditional-German-bitter axis of Real Ale's Pilsner pair. Named for Hans, one of the brewery's founding partners.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter50 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanfloralherbal
clean
floral
herbal
bready
mineral
Aroma
Noble hops dominate the nose with floral and herbal notes characteristic of traditional German Edelhopfen varieties.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Real Ale Hans' Pils

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and fine carbonation throughout. A tight, persistent head forms and clings to the glass with deliberate restraint, leaving fine lines of lacing on the way down. The body is light and translucent, typical of a well-executed Pilsner.

pale goldencrystal cleartight headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Noble hops dominate the nose with floral and herbal notes characteristic of traditional German Edelhopfen varieties. A soft bready undertone emerges from the floor-malted Pilsner base, adding gentle grain sweetness without dominating. The overall impression is clean and refined, with no yeast-derived esters or sulfur compounds.

floral hopsherbalbready Malzclean and refined

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and dry, with the Pilsner Malz delivering a light, slightly grainy foundation. Noble-hop bitterness builds steadily through the mid-palate at 50 IBU, assertive for the style without becoming aggressive or harsh. The finish remains bone-dry and mineral-forward, with a lingering herbal bite that frames the clean, refreshing character.

assertive bitternessdry palatemineral backboneherbal bite

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is short to medium in length, leaving behind mineral and herbal notes rather than any residual sweetness. A crisp, drying sensation persists on the tongue, inviting the next sip.

dry aftertasteherbal echo
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

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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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