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Warsteiner Extra

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Introduced in February 2023, Extra is a Pilsener brewed down to 2.5 % ABV for occasions when less alcohol suits, from an original gravity of 8.0 °P with barley malt, Hallertau hops and hop extract. Extra cold-filtered, it shows a clear golden colour. The nose brings cereal, white bread crust, straw and a delicate grassy hop note; the body is slim but not watery, with a touch of malt sweetness before a straight, dry and lightly bitter finish in the Pilsener tradition.

ABV
2.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
noble hopbreadygrassy
noble hop
bready
grassy
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with cereal and white bread crust notes, grounding the profile in classic Pilsner malt character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Warsteiner Extra

◎ Appearance

A clear, bright golden colour with excellent transparency, reflecting its cold-filtration process. The head is modest but stable, with fine carbonation visible throughout the glass. Lacing clings delicately to the sides as the beer is consumed.

bright goldenclearfine carbonationstable head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with cereal and white bread crust notes, grounding the profile in classic Pilsner malt character. A delicate grassy hop note emerges alongside subtle hints of straw, with no aggressive or sharp edges. The overall impression is clean and restrained, appropriate to the lower ABV.

cerealwhite breadgrassy hopsstraw

◐ Taste

A slim but structured palate enters with a touch of malt sweetness that does not linger. The mid-palate remains dry and crisp, with a gentle noble-hop bitterness that follows the Pilsner tradition without dominating. The finish is straight and clean, leaving a pleasantly dry aftertaste.

drycrispnoble-hop bittermalt sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is short and refreshing, with a lightly bitter note that decays cleanly. No harshness or unpleasant residue remains on the palate.

dryrefreshinglight bitter
74
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
72
Appearance
78
Finish
70
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 German Pilsner?

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