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St. Pauli Girl Export

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St. Pauli Girl Export is a crisp and refreshing German Pilsner brewed with traditional methods in Hamburg. It features a clean, balanced profile with subtle hop bitterness and a smooth, dry finish.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
pale gold2
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanhoppymineral
clean
hoppy
mineral
citrusy
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with delicate floral and herbal hop notes that are refined and understated rather than aggressive.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for St. Pauli Girl Export

◎ Appearance

St. Pauli Girl Export presents a brilliant golden hue with excellent clarity and brightness characteristic of a well-crafted German Pilsner. The beer displays a dense, white head that forms quickly and maintains good retention, with fine carbonation evident throughout the glass.

brilliant goldenclearwhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with delicate floral and herbal hop notes that are refined and understated rather than aggressive. Subtle malty sweetness provides a clean backbone, while the overall aromatic profile remains crisp and inviting without overwhelming the senses.

floral hopsherbalmalty sweetnessclean

◐ Taste

The palate entry is crisp and refreshing with a light, balanced malt foundation. The mid-palate develops subtle hop bitterness and floral character that builds gradually, maintaining excellent balance throughout without becoming harsh or overly bitter for the style.

crispbalancedlight-bodiedhop-forward

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry with lingering hop bitterness that fades gracefully. A refreshing aftertaste leaves the palate ready for another sip, exemplifying the drinkability expected of a quality German export Pilsner.

drycleanrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
79
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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