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Neustadt Pils

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A love letter to the Mainz Neustadt, the neighbourhood the brewers call home. Brewed in the traditional manner with Hallertauer Tradition hops, unfiltered and unpasteurised, with a bright bitterness at 4.8 % ABV. Just water, barley malt, hops and yeast go in, and it is made as a beer for everyone at the table.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Clean, dry 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
noble hophoppyclean
noble hop
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
Noble hop character dominates the nose, presenting herbal and slightly spicy notes from the Hallertauer Tradition variety.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Neustadt Pils

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with brilliant clarity, typical of an unfiltered German Pilsner. The head forms quickly and clings persistently to the glass walls, leaving crisp lacing with each sip. Fine, steady carbonation animates the body throughout.

pale goldbright claritypersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Noble hop character dominates the nose, presenting herbal and slightly spicy notes from the Hallertauer Tradition variety. A clean, grainy malt foundation supports without overwhelming, while yeast-derived complexity remains subtle and restrained. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, with no oxidative or off-putting notes.

herbal hopsspicy Hallertauerclean grainyeast restraint

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and mineral-driven, with a light, elegant malt sweetness that frames the beer's structure. Mid-palate reveals a distinct noble-hop bitterness that builds methodically without harshness, supported by a dry, clean malt profile. The finish is lean and refreshing, allowing the bitter hop signature to linger cleanly on the palate.

bright bitternessmineral crispnessnoble-hop forwarddry malt backbone

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is dry and moderately long, with a persistent herbal bitterness from the Hallertauer hops. This leaves the palate clean and ready for the next sip, embodying the beer's intention as a convivial table beer.

dry finishherbal fadeclean palate
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
81
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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