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Stuttgarter Hofbräu Herren Pils

Stuttgarter Hofbräu
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🌍 Germany · German Pilsner · One of 243 German Pilsners in hopIQ

The sharper of the two house pilsners pours pale yellow and brilliantly clear, brewed with an original gravity of 11.2 °P. Hop bitterness leads here, with the malt held back and a pronounced dry finish. The aroma shows grassy, herbal and floral hop notes with a light berry edge and a touch of resin, over a faintly sweet grain base. Compared with the regular Pilsner it is leaner and more hop-driven, closing crisp and bitter.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another German Pilsner.
Hop character
hoppy
grassy
herbal
floral
resinous
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
berry

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Stuttgarter Hofbräu Herren Pils

Appearance

Pours a pale yellow with brilliant clarity and fine carbonation. The head forms white and compact, settling to a delicate collar with steady lacing. Light catches the glass cleanly, revealing the beer's crisp, well-defined structure.

pale yellowbrilliant clarityfine carbonationwhite head

Aroma

The nose leads with grassy and herbal Edelhopfen character, underpinned by a light resinous edge and subtle floral notes. A faint berry undertone emerges alongside a delicate, slightly sweet grain base. The hop profile dominates, keeping the malt impression restrained and clean.

grassyherbalfloralresinouslight berry

Taste

Hop bitterness takes the foreground immediately, with a lean, dry palate that emphasizes hop resin and herbal spice. Malt provides only a soft, understated sweetness that never gains prominence. The body remains light and crisp, moving toward a pronounced dry finish.

hop-drivenherbal spicedrylean bodybitter

Finish

Closes crisp and distinctly bitter, with the dry finish extending cleanly into a lingering herbal aftertaste. No sweetness intrudes; the impression remains sharp and refreshing throughout.

crispbitter finishherbal aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Stuttgarter Hofbräu Herren Pils

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Stuttgarter Hofbräu Herren Pils

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 hoppy, dry, grassy character as Stuttgarter Hofbräu Herren Pils will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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