Weihenstephaner Pils
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.
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Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Weihenstephaner Pils
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.
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.
Finding a similar German Pilsner
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