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Störtebeker Pilsener-Bier

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The gehaltvoll-herbes Stralsund Pils — crisp, clean and characterful. Brewed in a 800-year brewing city with proprietary special malts and handcrafted approach.

ABV
4.9%
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
cleanhoppymalty
clean
hoppy
malty
mineral
bready
Aroma
The nose presents classic Pilsner character with restrained floral hop notes and subtle herbal undertones from the proprietary special malts.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Störtebeker Pilsener-Bier

◎ Appearance

This Pilsner displays a brilliant pale golden hue with excellent clarity that speaks to traditional German brewing standards. The beer produces a crisp white head with fine bubbles that demonstrate proper carbonation and promising head retention.

pale goldencrystal clearwhite headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose presents classic Pilsner character with restrained floral hop notes and subtle herbal undertones from the proprietary special malts. A clean, grainy malt foundation emerges without any yeast esters or adjunct aromas, typical of this handcrafted Stralsund style.

floral hopsherbalclean grainmalt-forward

◐ Taste

On the palate, crisp grain and bread-like malt flavors dominate the entry, providing a satisfying malty backbone. The mid-palate remains clean and refreshing with moderate bittering from noble hops at 28 IBU, balancing the subtle sweetness without overwhelming spice or grassy notes.

grainybread-likecrisp maltbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is notably dry and clean, with the bitterness resolving quickly to leave a pleasant, lingering grain and breadiness. This characteristic dry finish exemplifies traditional Pilsner craftsmanship and enhances overall drinkability.

dryclean finishgrain lingering
83
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
82
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, hoppy character as Störtebeker Pilsener-Bier will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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