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Stammtisch Pilsner

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Named after the reserved table for regulars at a German pub. Urban Chestnut's flagship lager is a German-style pilsner with crisp, spicy hop character and a clean malt base. Brewed with the precision of a German brewmaster, it anchors the bierhall experience in The Grove.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
pale gold2
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanhoppyspicy
clean
hoppy
spicy
malty
spicy hop
mineral
Aroma
The nose leads with bright, spicy Edelhopfen character—hints of pepper and herbal notes are unmistakable.
also:bready
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Stammtisch Pilsner

◎ Appearance

Brilliant pale golden hue with exceptional clarity and bright transparency. A fine, persistent white head forms with vigorous pour, maintaining good Schaumhaftung and leaving delicate lacing down the glass. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, contributing to the beer's crisp visual presentation.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright, spicy Edelhopfen character—hints of pepper and herbal notes are unmistakable. A clean, grainy malz base provides subtle backdrop without dominating. The overall impression is dry and refreshing, with mineral undertones that suggest precision in the brewing process.

spicy hopgrainy malzmineral notesclean and dry

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and clean, with a balanced interplay between restrained sweetness and herbaceous bitterness. Mid-palate reveals bready, lightly grainy character from the malz foundation, while the Edelhopfen delivers sustained spice and a gentle peppery bite. Finish is dry with mineral minerality lingering, never harsh or overly bitter.

crisp attackbalanced bitternessbrotig sweetnessspicy finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and lingering, leaving a dry mineral sensation on the palate. Aftertaste remains refreshing and hoppy without astringency, inviting the next sip.

dry minerallingering hoprefreshing exit
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
81
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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

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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