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Steiner Pils

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Delicate floral hop aroma meets a finely bitter, feinherb taste: in Steiner Pils a special brewing process brings out the aroma of special hop varieties. 4.9% ABV, 30 IBU, lively on the tongue. Brewed by the Schlossbrauerei Stein, whose brewhouse on the castle grounds is on record since 1489 and whose beers mature in a rock cellar beneath the high castle.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralhoppyclean
floral
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with delicate floral and herbal hop notes that define the character of this pilsner.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Steiner Pils

◎ Appearance

Steiner Pils presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a steady stream of tiny bubbles that sustains the foam structure throughout the drinking experience.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with delicate floral and herbal hop notes that define the character of this pilsner. Subtle malty undertones provide a gentle backdrop without overwhelming the Edelhopfen aromatics. A clean, crisp quality dominates, with no yeast or fermentation character apparent.

floral hopsherbalclean malt baserefined

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and dry, with a fine bitterness that develops across the mid-palate at 30 IBU. The hop profile remains floral and delicate rather than aggressive, balanced by light, clean malt sweetness. The finish is notably dry and refreshing, leaving a pleasant hop bite on the tongue.

finely bitterhoppycrisp palatedry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is short to medium, with lingering hop bitterness and a crisp, refreshing quality that invites another sip. No cloying sweetness or harsh astringency remains.

dry aftertasterefreshinghop-driven
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

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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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