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Rittmayer Pils

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Ethereal hops, green herbs and a fine malt sweetness in the nose; on the palate malty fruit, highly aromatic hops and a long, elegant bitterness at 42 bitterness units. Brewed with large amounts of Tettnang aroma hops and further varieties to a special recipe, light golden and sparkling with an elegant fullness in the mouth.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter42 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
noble hophoppymalty
noble hop
hoppy
malty
herbal
clean
Aroma
The nose displays a harmonious balance of noble hop character and delicate green herbal notes, layered with soft malt sweetness beneath.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rittmayer Pils

◎ Appearance

Light golden hue with brilliant clarity and fine carbonation throughout. A white head forms with good retention and elegant lacing that clings to the glass walls with each sip. The overall impression is one of refinement and brightness.

light goldencrystal clearfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose displays a harmonious balance of noble hop character and delicate green herbal notes, layered with soft malt sweetness beneath. Tettnang and complementary aroma hop varieties create an ethereal, refined bouquet that invites without overwhelming. Clean and composed, with no sulfur or off-notes.

noble hopsgreen herbsmalt sweetnessethereal

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a malty, slightly fruity note before noble hop bitterness emerges gracefully. At 42 IBU, the bitterness is pronounced yet elegant, never harsh, and integrates seamlessly with the underlying malt structure. A fine crispness and refreshing quality carry through the mid-palate, building toward a clean, dry finish.

malty fruitnoble bitternesscrispclean finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is long and composed, with lingering hop bitterness and a whisper of herbal dryness. The finish remains refreshing and leaves the palate ready for another sip rather than fatigued.

long, dryherbal persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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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