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St. Georgen Pilsener

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A Franconian Pilsner brewed from local barley malt kilned in the Pilsner manner. According to the brewery it shows a bright pale yellow under a firm, cream-like head; a finely bitter hop aroma leads into a bitterness it calls pleasantly soft yet full of character. Retailers describe the beer as delicately spicy. Like the rest of the range it is mashed slowly, made with water from the brewery's own spring and matured cold in two tanks at temperatures falling from nine degrees to minus one.

ABV
4.9%
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
hoppyspicyclean
hoppy
spicy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with a refined noble hop character—delicate and herbal with subtle spice notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for St. Georgen Pilsener

◎ Appearance

Bright pale yellow under a firm, cream-like head that clings to the glass with good persistence. The beer shows excellent clarity, with fine carbonation creating a steady stream of small bubbles. The head structure is dense and stable, characteristic of a well-crafted lager.

pale yellowfirm cream headexcellent clarityfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a refined noble hop character—delicate and herbal with subtle spice notes. Beneath this lies a clean, understated malt foundation from the locally kilned Pilsner malt, with no yeast esters or off-aromas. The overall impression is bright and inviting, without aggression.

noble hop aromadelicate spiceclean malt baseherbal

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and balanced, with the local malt providing a gentle, slightly sweet entry that avoids heaviness. The hop bitterness develops progressively through the mid-palate—pleasantly firm yet refined, with a spicy hop character that adds dimension without harshness. The finish remains dry and crisp.

soft entrybalanced bitternesshop spicedry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and moderately long, with lingering hop bitterness and a subtle spice note. The beer fades to a dry, refreshing conclusion that invites the next sip.

clean finishlingering bitternessrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
86
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of St. Georgen Pilsener

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 St. Georgen Pilsener

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

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