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Ritterl Pils

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A hop-bitter pils from the Ritterl line, the brewery's scene beers: filled into a slim 0.33-litre bottle with a trendy red twist-off cap. The Ritterl Pils won the DLG silver medal and comes from Ritterbräu in Neumarkt im Hausruckkreis, a brewery with roots back to 1609 that follows the purity law of 1516.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Clean, dry bitterness
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
Classic noble hop character dominates, with herbal and floral notes typical of a well-crafted Pilsner.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ritterl Pils

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency characteristic of the style. A white, compact head forms readily and maintains respectable lacing down the glass. Fine carbonation delivers persistent, delicate bubbles throughout the pour.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

Classic noble hop character dominates, with herbal and floral notes typical of a well-crafted Pilsner. Subtle Malz undertones provide gentle grain sweetness without overwhelming the composition. The aromatic profile remains clean and straightforward, with no yeast-derived esters or adjuncts present.

noble hopsherbal, floralrestrained grainclean nose

◐ Taste

The entry shows crisp, slightly sweet Malz notes balanced by a moderate, lingering hop bitterness. Mid-palate remains lean and refreshing, with the Edelhopfen providing a mineral, slightly earthy quality that builds toward the finish. Bitterness is pronounced but measured, never harsh or overwhelming.

hop-bittercrisp, refreshingmineral edgebalanced

◑ Finish

Dry and moderately long, with the bitterness persisting cleanly into the aftertaste. A faint grain dryness emerges, typical of the style, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

dry finishlingering bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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.

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