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Simon Pils

Brasserie Simon
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🌍 Luxembourg · German Pilsner · One of 216 German Pilsners in hopIQ

Simon's clean Luxembourg Pilsner — slightly more hop-forward than Bofferding with firm bitterness and a dry, refreshing finish. The choice of Luxembourg drinkers who want more character from their national lager.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
pale gold3
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp mouthfeel.

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another German Pilsner.
Hop character
hoppy
citrusy
floral
herbal
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
mineral
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Simon Pils

Appearance

Pale golden body with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that holds with firm retention and leaves distinct lacing on the glass. Fine, persistent carbonation animates the surface. The color sits at the lighter end of the pilsner spectrum, characteristic of noble-hop brewing traditions.

pale goldenbrilliant clarityfine carbonationstrong lacing

Aroma

The nose leads with clean, herbal hop character and subtle citrus notes layered over a light grainy foundation. Mineral and floral undertones emerge with aeration, suggesting quality noble hops. No yeast funk or sulfur — the profile is crisp and forward-facing without aromatic complexity.

herbal hopscitrus notesmineral backdropclean, dry

Taste

Dry entry with a lean malt body that supports a firm, measured bitterness. Mid-palate shows hoppy character with gentle herbal and floral dimensions, building toward a pronounced bitter finish. The bitterness is clean and structured—more assertive than standard Luxembourg pilsners—without harsh edges. Mineral notes surface on the back palate, reinforcing the beer's dryness.

firm bitternesslean maltherbal finishmineral undertone

Finish

Dry and refreshing with a lingering hoppy bitterness that fades to a clean, mineral aftertaste. The finish is crisp and inviting, encouraging immediate return to the glass.

dry aftertastehoppy persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
77
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Simon Pils

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Simon Pils

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.

Finding a similar German Pilsner

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same crisp, hoppy, clean character as Simon Pils will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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