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Nothelfer Pils

Brauerei Trunk
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🌍 Germany · German Pilsner · One of 250 German Pilsners in hopIQ

A mild Franconian Pils that pours brilliant straw yellow beneath a firm white head. The aroma opens with freshly cut grass and hay over malt and grain. On the palate it is lively and fresh, with a light citrus note framed by malt, forest honey, hay and straw. The finish carries a clear, long-lasting bitterness that leaves the beer dry after its soft start.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus 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
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
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

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

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another German Pilsner.
Hop character
grassy
citrusy
herbal
Malt character
malty
honey
Fermentation & yeast
clean

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Nothelfer Pils

Appearance

Nothelfer Pils presents a brilliant straw-yellow hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation visible throughout. A firm white head rises above the liquid and maintains good retention, with delicate lacing clinging to the glass walls as you drink.

straw yellowbrilliant clarityfirm white headfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with forward freshly cut grass and hay notes over a soft, grainy Malz character. As it opens, subtle floral and herbal undertones emerge, supported by a light mineral and grain foundation that speaks to traditional Franconian brewing restraint.

fresh-cut grasshayherbalgrainy malt foundation

Taste

The palate enters soft and malty, then develops a lively character with light citrus notes and a delicate forest honey sweetness. Hay and straw impressions linger through the mid-palate, where a clean, crisp grain base keeps the beer refreshing and well-defined rather than heavy.

light citrusforest honeymalty and cleanlively and crisp

Finish

A clear, long-lasting bitterness emerges as the beer fades, leaving the palate notably dry. The aftertaste is dry and mineral-driven, with residual grass and herb notes persisting without harshness.

dry finishlingering bitternessclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

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

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