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Stiegl Pils

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Stiegl's elegant pilsner — slender and pale with a magnificent head and the bouquet of finest Saaz hops. Grainy undertones with characteristic hoppy notes that linger in the finish. Brewed with Untersberg spring water for a clean, dry finish.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
golden5
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2025
World Beer Awards 2025
Lager
★Gold — World Beer Awards 2025 (Lager)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycleannoble hop
hoppy
clean
noble hop
malty
mineral
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with noble Saaz hop character—floral and gently spicy with a touch of herbal restraint.
also:bready
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Stiegl Pils

◎ Appearance

Pale golden color with excellent clarity and brightness. The head is dense and persistent, clinging to the glass with fine lacing as you drink. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presentation.

pale goldenbrilliant claritypersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with noble Saaz hop character—floral and gently spicy with a touch of herbal restraint. Subtle grainy maltiness provides a clean, supporting base without dominating. The overall impression is crisp and inviting, with a mineral undertone from the Untersberg spring water.

Saaz hopsfloral, spicygrainy maltmineral water

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and brisk with a light malty sweetness that quickly gives way to pronounced hoppy bitterness. The mid-palate develops a dry, crisp character with noble-hop spice and subtle citrus notes balancing the grain. Bitterness remains controlled and refined rather than aggressive.

hoppy bitedry palatenoble spicelight grain

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with hop bitterness extending cleanly into the aftertaste. A mineral dryness from the spring water reinforces the overall cleanness, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dry, lingeringhop bitternessmineral finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
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

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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