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Timilia Pils

Timilia Brewery
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🌍 Italy · German Pilsner · One of 242 German Pilsners in hopIQ

Timilia's crisp pilsner — brewed with the ancient Timilia/Tumminia wheat variety that has grown in Sicily since Roman times and holds a Slow Food presidium. Pale straw-gold with a fine white head; the nose is clean with a distinctive Sicilian grain character and soft floral hops. Light, refreshing, and balanced on the palate with a dry, clean finish. Available across the Catania province.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp mouthfeel.

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another German Pilsner.
Hop character
floral
hoppy
Malt character
wheat
bready
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
mineral
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Timilia Pils

Appearance

Pale straw-gold in color with excellent clarity and a fine white head that settles into a delicate collar. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, supporting consistent lacing around the glass as the beer is consumed. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, characteristic of a well-executed pilsner.

pale straw-goldfine white headexcellent clarity

Aroma

The nose is clean and balanced, presenting a distinctive character from the ancient Timilia wheat grain that grounds the profile in earthy, cereal notes. Soft floral hop notes complement the grain without dominating, while a subtle mineral backdrop suggests the terroir of Sicilian brewing. The overall impression is one of restrained elegance rather than aromatic intensity.

clean grain charactersoft floral hopsmineral earth

Taste

The palate opens light and crisp, with the Timilia wheat providing a subtle breadiness that frames the beer's entry. The mid-palate remains dry and refreshing, the 38 IBUs delivering restrained bitterness that balances the soft malt sweetness without asserting dominance. The finish is lean and clean, allowing the grain's distinctive character to linger subtly.

light, crispdry, balancedwheat-forward grain

Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with a short to medium fade that leaves the palate refreshed rather than lingering. A faint mineral note persists in the aftertaste, reinforcing the beer's overall sense of clarity and balance.

dry, clean finishmineral persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Timilia 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 Timilia 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 clean, crisp, dry character as Timilia Pils will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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