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Trumer Imperial - Der Pilsbock

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Trumer Imperial, known as Der Pilsbock, is an imperial pilsner with 7.5% ABV, 16.5% original gravity and 16 IBU. It comes from the Trumer Privatbrauerei in Obertrum am See, where beer has been brewed since 1601 and the Sigl family has been in charge since 1775.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter16 IBU
SRM
pale gold3
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycleanmalty
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by clean, herbal noble hop character with subtle floral and citrus notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Trumer Imperial - Der Pilsbock

◎ Appearance

Trumer Imperial presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and brightness. A dense, white head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, sustaining a gentle effervescence throughout the pour.

pale goldencrystal-cleardense headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by clean, herbal noble hop character with subtle floral and citrus notes. Beneath the aromatic hop profile lies a delicate malty foundation with hints of grain and a touch of mineral minerality. The overall impression is crisp and inviting, with no yeast esters or off-aromas detracting from the clean profile.

noble hopsherbal, floralgrain basemineral-clean

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty, with a refined sweetness that quickly gives way to controlled hop bitterness. The mid-palate maintains balance between subtle Malz character and Edelhopfen spice, building gradually toward a dry, peppery finish. At 7.5% ABV, the beer achieves its higher gravity without heaviness, remaining crisp and refreshing on the palate.

balanced malt-hopdry spiceclean bitternessrefreshing body

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and medium in length, with lingering hop bitterness and a whisper of grain sweetness fading gradually. No alcohol warmth or harshness emerges; instead, the beer concludes with mineral clarity and an inviting dryness that beckons the next sip.

dry aftertastehop-drivenclean exit
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
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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What is a Imperial 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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