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Weihenstephaner Pils

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The brewery's Pils is a straw-yellow lager that glows golden in the glass, brewed from barley malt and hopped exclusively with Hallertau varieties. A fine head sits over a lean malt aroma lifted by a subtle, delicately floral hop note. On the palate it is finely malty and gently dry, and the hop character leans towards the floral rather than the harsh side. Its 30 IBU give a clear but balanced bitterness that carries through a crisp, clean finish.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession

AWARDS

Bronze · 2023
World Beer Awards
★Bronze — World Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
floralnoble hopclean
floral
noble hop
clean
malty
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with a subtle, refined malt backbone—clean grain notes without heaviness.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Weihenstephaner Pils

◎ Appearance

A luminous straw-yellow lager that glows golden when held to light, displaying excellent clarity. A fine, stable head forms over the surface, with good foam retention and delicate lacing that clings to the glass as you drink. The carbonation appears well-integrated, creating a lively yet refined visual presentation.

golden-yellowbrilliant clarityfine head retentioncrisp carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a subtle, refined malt backbone—clean grain notes without heaviness. Hallertau hops emerge as the dominant character, expressing delicate floral and herbal qualities with a whisper of spice. The overall impression is restrained and elegant, with no harsh or aggressive hop notes detracting from the balance.

noble-hop floralsclean grainherbal liftsubtle and refined

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a finely malty sweetness that quickly transitions to a gently dry mid-palate. Hallertau hops provide a clear but measured bitterness—around 30 IBU—that leans floral rather than assertive, complementing rather than dominating the malt foundation. The bitterness integrates seamlessly, creating a harmonious interplay between grain and hop character.

dry malt bodyfloral bitternessbalancedcrisp mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and clean, with the hop bitterness carrying through without lingering harshly. A refreshing, slightly dry aftertaste encourages another sip, and the overall sensation is one of clarity and purity.

clean finishrefreshingdry aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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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