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Störtebeker Übersee-Pils

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Organic extra-hoppy Pilsener — hopfig-herb with distinctive aroma hop character. A boldly hopped take on the German Pils tradition from the Baltic coast.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
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
hoppycleanherbal
hoppy
clean
herbal
citrusy
mineral
floral
Aroma
The nose is dominated by a distinctive and assertive aroma hop character, delivering herbal and floral notes with notable bitterness in the bouquet.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Störtebeker Übersee-Pils

◎ Appearance

Störtebeker Übersee-Pils displays a brilliant pale golden hue with excellent clarity and pristine brightness characteristic of premium German pilsners. A white, creamy head forms readily and maintains superb retention, with fine carbonation evident in the glass.

pale goldencrystal clearwhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by a distinctive and assertive aroma hop character, delivering herbal and floral notes with notable bitterness in the bouquet. Supporting the hops is a clean, subtle malt backbone with light bread and grain undertones, characteristic of organic German barley.

hoppyherbalfloralclean malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing with bold hop bitterness that commands attention while remaining well-integrated. Mid-palate reveals a smooth malty foundation of grain and bread characteristics, which gracefully balances the aggressive 38 IBU hop profile without overwhelming the senses.

hop-forwardcrispbittermalty backbone

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry with a lingering bitter hop character that fades gracefully. A refreshing, mineral-like aftertaste leaves the palate crisp and inviting for the next sip.

drycleanlingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
86
Finish
80
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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