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Weiherer Grünhopfen Pils

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Once a year at harvest, Weiherer pulls fresh green hops straight from Franconian fields and brews this Pils the same day. The wet-hop character is vivid — grassy, herbal, almost aromatic in a way dried hops can't quite touch — laid over a crisp, bone-dry malt base. It's a snapshot of autumn in a glass; catch it when you can.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession

AWARDS

World's Best · 2023
World Beer Awards 2023
World's Best Pilsner
★World's Best — World Beer Awards 2023 (World's Best Pilsner)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
grassyhoppyfloral
grassy
hoppy
floral
piney
citrusy
mineral
Aroma
The nose announces itself with vivid green-hop character — grassy and herbal notes dominate, with an almost floral elegance that distinguishes this from conventionally dry-hopped Pilsners.
also:clean,herbal,bready
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Weiherer Grünhopfen Pils

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass in delicate lacework. Bright carbonation creates a lively bead that rises steadily through the body. The overall impression is of crystalline freshness, characteristic of a well-executed Pilsner.

pale goldcrystal clearfine lacingbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose announces itself with vivid green-hop character — grassy and herbal notes dominate, with an almost floral elegance that distinguishes this from conventionally dry-hopped Pilsners. Beneath lies a subtle pine and citrus undertone, with just enough bready Malz backbone to anchor the composition without competing. This is an aromatic snapshot of the harvest field.

fresh grassygreen hopsherbal, floralpine and citrus

◐ Taste

The palate opens with the crisp, mineral bite of wet hops layered over a lean, bone-dry Malz foundation. Bitterness builds steadily across the mid-palate with a herbal-piney character that feels alive and verdant rather than harsh. The finish remains clean and dry, with the hop bitterness persisting as an elegant, herbaceous echo rather than any sweet or malty residue.

bone-dryhoppy bitterherbal pinemineral crisp

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with a lingering bitter-herbal dryness that gradually fades to a clean, mineral-tinged aftertaste. The wet-hop character persists without becoming astringent, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dry herbalclean aftertastemedium length
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Weiherer Grünhopfen Pils

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Weiherer Grünhopfen Pils

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same grassy, hoppy, bitter character as Weiherer Grünhopfen Pils will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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