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Theresianer Premium Pils

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A Bohemian-style Pilsner from the brewery that evokes Trieste's historic crossroads of Italian and Central European culture. Pale straw gold with a persistent white head; spicy Saaz hop aroma, clean barley malt base and a firm, dry bitter finish. Slow Brewing certified and a multiple international medallist — proof that a Triestine pilsner can rival the Czech and German originals.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycleanspicy
hoppy
clean
spicy
noble hop
malty
mineral
Aroma
The nose leads with the characteristic spicy, herbal character of Saaz hops—peppery and slightly floral.
also:bready
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Theresianer Premium Pils

◎ Appearance

Pale straw gold with crystalline clarity and excellent brightness. A dense white head forms readily and clings persistently to the glass, leaving fine lacing with each sip. Carbonation is lively and visible, lending visual vitality to this classically proportioned Pilsner.

pale straw goldpersistent white headfine lacingbright and clear

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with the characteristic spicy, herbal character of Saaz hops—peppery and slightly floral. A clean barley malt base provides soft bread-like undertones without heaviness. No yeast phenolics or sulfur; the aromatic profile remains crisp and direct, inviting and unpretentious.

spicy Saaz characterherbal and pepperyclean malt basebread-like

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with a light, grainy malt sweetness that develops quickly into noble hop bitterness. The mid-palate shows mineral notes and a dry, firm structure that balances the initial malt presence without becoming astringent. Bitterness builds steadily but remains proportionate, never overwhelming the clean, hoppy backbone.

crisp entrynoble hop bitternessdry and firmmineral character

◑ Finish

The finish is decisively dry, with lingering hop bitterness that fades to a clean, slightly mineral aftertaste. No cloying sweetness or alcohol warmth; the beer concludes with the restrained elegance typical of Bohemian Pilsner tradition.

dry finishlingering bitternessclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
88
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

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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.

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