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Ritterbräu Edel Pils

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A balanced, delicately bitter hop note defines this pils: fresh and lively, soft and finely bitter on the palate, topped with a fine-pored, creamy head. The Edel Pils is a DLG gold-awarded premium beer from Ritterbräu in Neumarkt im Hausruckkreis, where brewing follows the purity law of 1516 and the roots go back to 1609.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycleanmalty
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with delicate noble hop character—grassy and herbal with subtle spice notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ritterbräu Edel Pils

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A fine-pored, creamy head forms immediately and clings persistently to the glass walls, demonstrating excellent head retention. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating steady chains of bubbles.

pale goldcrystal clearcreamy headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with delicate noble hop character—grassy and herbal with subtle spice notes. Soft malt underpinnings provide a light, clean sweetness without dominating. The overall impression is fresh and refined, with no yeast-driven esters or adjuncts intruding.

noble hopsherbalclean maltfresh

◐ Taste

The palate is soft and approachable on entry, with a restrained malt sweetness that balances immediately against a finely tuned bitterness. Mid-palate reveals a gentle hop bitterness that lingers without harshness, creating complexity within a delicate framework. The balance tilts toward the bitter but never overwhelms the underlying sweetness.

soft maltfine bitternessbalancedgentle hop bite

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and medium in length, with the noble hop bitterness fading gradually into a clean, mineral aftertaste. No residual sweetness lingers; the beer cleanses the palate and invites another sip.

dry finishhop-driven aftertasteclean
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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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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.

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