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Nothelfer Pils

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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
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
grassymaltyhoney
grassy
malty
honey
citrusy
clean
herbal
Aroma
The nose opens with forward freshly cut grass and hay notes over a soft, grainy Malz character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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
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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