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Stella Artois

Stella Artois (AB InBev)
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🌍 Belgium · German Pilsner · One of 133 German Pilsners in hopIQ

One of the world's best-selling lagers, originally brewed in Leuven, Belgium since 1926. Pale golden with a crisp, clean bitterness and subtle malt sweetness. Brewed with Saaz hops for a distinctive floral, slightly spicy finish. Now produced globally by AB InBev but still associated with its Belgian heritage.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

crisp
100%
refreshing
87%
clean
75%
hoppy
75%
grain
63%
light
63%
dry
50%
malty
50%
effervescent
50%
bread
38%
smooth
38%
balanced
25%
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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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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Stella Artois

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.

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