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Riedenburger Keller-Pils

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🌍 Germany · German Pilsner · One of 322 German Pilsners in hopIQ

An unfiltered Pils with an original gravity of 11.7 °P, hopped with the Hallertau aroma variety Spalter Select in organic quality. Golden yellow and lightly cloudy under a dense head, it smells of citrus fruit and summer grasses and tastes surprisingly spicy; the brewery describes a moderate bitterness and calls the beer fine-bitter and elegant. Tasters note a floral, pale-malt start, restrained lemon and a finely balanced, dry finish. It is sold in 0.33-litre bottles.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Firm bitter edge.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another German Pilsner.
Hop character
citrusy
floral
grassy
Distinctive notes
spicy
hazy
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Riedenburger Keller-Pils

◎ Appearance

A bright golden-yellow hue with a characteristically light haze from the unfiltered presentation. A dense, substantial head forms and clings persistently to the glass in fine lacework. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, maintaining the cloudiness throughout the pour.

golden-yellowlightly hazydense headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus fruit notes—lemon and subtle grapefruit—complemented by a gentle herbaceous quality reminiscent of summer grasses. The Spalter Select hop character brings a delicate floral dimension that sits gracefully atop a soft pale-malt foundation, creating an inviting and refined first impression.

citrus, lemonfloral, herbalpale maltfresh, grassy

◐ Taste

The palate entry presents a clean, fine pale-malt sweetness with restrained lemon brightness. The mid-palate develops a subtle spiciness that adds complexity and grip, while the moderate bitterness—described fittingly as fine and elegant—integrates seamlessly rather than dominating. The finish is distinctly dry and crisp.

pale malt, cleanrestrained lemonfine spicemoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

A dry, crisp conclusion with lingering bitter notes that fade cleanly into a mineral and herbaceous aftertaste. The finish is medium in length, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dry, crispherbaceous fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

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

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