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Haus Pilsner

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Haus Pilsner joined the WEST range in 2025 as a modern take on the German pilsner. It is crisp and clean, with a pronounced bitterness and an elegantly dry finish. Hallertau Blanc, a newer German aroma hop, gives it a fruity, wine-like character: white grape and gooseberry on the nose, a touch of passion fruit and fresh-cut grass on the palate, all over a light, bready pale malt base. The bitterness lingers briefly after the last sip.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop 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
fruitygrassybready
fruity
grassy
bready
clean
tropical
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with forward noble-hop character—floral and gently herbaceous—without the heavy grain presence of traditional continental Pilsners.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Haus Pilsner

◎ Appearance

Haus Pilsner presents a pale golden hue characteristic of the style, with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass in delicate lacing, while active carbonation threads upward in fine, persistent bubbles.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationstrong head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with forward noble-hop character—floral and gently herbaceous—without the heavy grain presence of traditional continental Pilsners. Modern aromatic notes sit atop a clean, understated malt base, while the overall profile remains bright and inviting rather than brooding or complex.

noble hopsfloral, delicateclean maltforward-facing

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and clean, with bold bitterness that asserts itself immediately and carries through the mid-palate with good definition. The malt provides a balanced foundation without weight, allowing the dry, hoppy character to dominate the center of the palate and lead into a sharp, clean finish.

bold bitternesscrisp, dry palatelight-bodiedhoppy

◑ Finish

The finish is elegantly dry and of good length, leaving a lingering noble-hop bitterness and a mineral-like edge. No residual sweetness intrudes; the aftertaste remains clean and aperitif-ready.

dry finishlingering bitternessrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
82
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

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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