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1411 Festpils

Watzdorfer
Germany·German Pilsner
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Golden yellow and delicately fruity, with a pronounced bitterness and a clear, unadulterated character: 1411 Festpils is a bottom-fermented Thuringian specialty brewed without preservatives. Selected, controlled barley from the brewery's surroundings meets a hop composition built on the fine aroma variety Opal.

Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Clean, dry bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
noble hopcleanfruity
noble hop
clean
fruity
hoppy
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with refined Opal hop character—floral and slightly herbal notes with a whisper of lemon zest.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 1411 Festpils

◎ Appearance

Brilliant golden yellow with exceptional clarity and fine, persistent carbonation. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass in a delicate white collar, demonstrating strong foam stability characteristic of a well-crafted pilsner.

brilliant goldenfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with refined Opal hop character—floral and slightly herbal notes with a whisper of lemon zest. A clean malt base provides subtle support without dominating; the overall impression is crisp and unadulterated, with no yeast-driven esters or off-notes.

noble hop aromafloral, herbalclean malt

◐ Taste

Entry is snappy and refreshing, with a light grainy maltiness that establishes structure without sweetness. The mid-palate develops a pronounced, assertive bitterness from the Opal hops—noble and elegant rather than harsh—while mineral minerality and a hint of citrus keep the profile balanced and lively.

assertive hop bitternesscrisp, dry finishlight grain

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and decidedly dry, with hop bitterness lingering pleasantly on the palate and fading into a refreshing mineral dryness. The aftertaste remains true to the beer's character—unadulterated and satisfying.

dry, lingering bitternessrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
88
Finish
78
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.

Finding a similar German Pilsner

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