Tsingtao Pilsner
Tsingtao Pilsner is brewed only from water, barley malt, hops and yeast in line with the German purity law, at 10.5 °P and with a 28-day cold fermentation. It pours clear gold under a white head that fades fairly quickly. Herbal and floral hop notes lead the nose over light grain. The palate is dry and brisk, with a touch of malt sweetness carried by a firm hop bitterness that runs through the whole beer and lingers well into the finish.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Tsingtao Pilsner
Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.
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
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.
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