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Læsø Pilsner

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Læsø Pilsner is a fresh, golden Pilsner with a full flavour and a fitting sweetness. It carries the name of the island of Læsø in the Kattegat, where Norway lobster is landed in large quantities. The recipe is made up of water, barley malt, hops and yeast. The beer is brewed by Skagen Bryghus near Grenen, the northern tip of Jutland.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycleanbready
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose presents a fresh, noble hop character with subtle herbal and slightly floral notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Læsø Pilsner

◎ Appearance

A bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, stable white head. The carbonation is evident in a steady stream of fine bubbles, and the foam displays good lacing as it recedes down the glass. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, characteristic of a well-executed Pilsner.

pale goldencrisp carbonationstable white headclear

◌ Aroma

The nose presents a fresh, noble hop character with subtle herbal and slightly floral notes. Beneath this sits a clean, soft malt base that suggests pale barley without any heavy grain presence. A delicate sweetness rounds out the aroma, with no yeast-driven esters or off-notes—the overall impression is bright and inviting.

noble hopsclean maltherbalfresh

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a crisp, malty sweetness that flows into a well-balanced mid-palate. The bitterness is restrained at 22 IBU, allowing the bready, slightly sweet malt character to remain prominent without being cloying. The finish is dry and clean, with a light, refreshing quality that invites another sip.

malty sweetnesscrisp entryrestrained bitternessbready

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium in length, with the bitterness fading quickly to leave a clean, dry impression. A subtle malt sweetness lingers briefly before the beer dries completely, leaving the palate refreshed and ready.

dryclean finishlight aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.

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