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Thy Økologisk Pilsner

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The first organic beer on the Danish market, launched in 1995 and still brewed to the original recipe with the old brewing methods. It has a pure, classic taste with well-balanced bitterness. The launch also began a partnership with a Danish retail co-operative that has now lasted more than three decades. It is available in bottles and on draught.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanmaltyhoppy
clean
malty
hoppy
Aroma
The nose reveals a restrained but refined noble hop character, with subtle herbal and slightly spicy notes typical of classic European varieties.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Thy Økologisk Pilsner

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue typical of the German Pilsner style, achieved through light kilning of the base malt. The beer presents excellent clarity with bright, translucent brilliance. A firm, white head forms readily and maintains solid lacing throughout the glass, characteristic of traditional brewing methods and proper carbonation levels.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose reveals a restrained but refined noble hop character, with subtle herbal and slightly spicy notes typical of classic European varieties. Beneath this lies a clean, delicate malt foundation with faint bread-like undertones and a touch of grain sweetness. The overall impression is dry and inviting, with no yeast-derived esters or phenolic notes—indicative of careful fermentation control and adherence to the original recipe.

noble hopsherbal spicebread maltclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with the malt providing a subtle sweetness before the characteristic bitterness emerges cleanly across the palate. The 25 IBUs deliver a restrained but well-integrated hop bite that balances the grain backbone without overshadowing it. Mid-palate remains dry and mineral-toned, with the carbonation enhancing the crisp mouthfeel and preventing any heaviness despite the malty undertones.

well-balanced bitternessdry grain charactermineral finishrefined noble hop

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, drying quickly with a lasting bitter edge that lingers pleasantly without fatigue. No cloying sweetness remains, only a faint suggestion of bread crust and hop bitterness on the back palate.

dry aftertastebrief but crisphoppy memory
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
85
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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