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Stammtisch Pilsner

Urban Chestnut Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · German Pilsner · One of 246 German Pilsners in hopIQ

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
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Crisp and light-bodied.

A trim frame with a clean finish — the beer arrives, pleases, and makes room for another.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another German Pilsner.
Hop character
hoppy
spicy hop
Malt character
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
spicy
mineral

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Stammtisch Pilsner

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 Stammtisch Pilsner

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, clean, hoppy character as Stammtisch Pilsner will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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