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Stifts Pils

Stifts Brauerei
Germany·German Pilsner
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A classic German Pilsner with bright, clean malt character and crisp hop bitterness. Light-bodied and refreshing with a dry finish, showcasing the traditional brewing heritage of Stifts Brauerei.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanhoppymalty
clean
hoppy
malty
mineral
floral
bready
Aroma
The nose is delicate and refined, leading with classic German noble hop florals and subtle herbal notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Stifts Pils

◎ Appearance

Stifts Pils presents a brilliant pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. A crisp white head forms quickly and maintains good retention, while vigorous carbonation creates a steady stream of fine bubbles that showcase the beer's lively character.

pale goldencrystal clearwhite headeffervescent

◌ Aroma

The nose is delicate and refined, leading with classic German noble hop florals and subtle herbal notes. Underneath, clean grain and faint bread-like malt sweetness provide a traditional pilsner foundation without overwhelming complexity.

floral hopsnoble characterclean grainsubtle malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and clean with bright grain flavors and light biscuity malt notes. A moderate but well-integrated bitterness develops through the mid-palate, providing structure without harshness, while the effervescent carbonation enhances overall refreshment.

crispgrain-forwardbalanced bitternessrefreshing

◑ Finish

A dry, clean finish with lingering subtle hop bitterness that fades gracefully. The aftertaste leaves a pleasant, mineral-like sensation typical of authentic German pilsners, inviting another sip.

drycleanlingering hop bite
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
81
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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same clean, crisp, dry character as Stifts Pils will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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