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Westheimer Premium Pilsener

Westheimer
Germany·German Pilsner
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Pale gold with a bright bead, this Pilsener opens with a fine hop bloom and a nuance of currant. The body is lean and balanced, the first sip very fresh, and the finish rolls out in a noble bitterness from fresh aroma hops. 4.8% ABV. It is brewed in Marsberg-Westheim, where three wells on the brewery grounds supply the brewing water.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
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
noble hophoppyclean
noble hop
hoppy
clean
berry
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with a pronounced noble hop character, delicate and aromatic without aggression.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Westheimer Premium Pilsener

◎ Appearance

Pale gold in color with excellent clarity and a bright, fine-beaded head that clings to the glass with stable lacing. The carbonation is crisp and visible, creating an inviting visual presentation typical of a well-crafted German Pilsner.

pale goldbright headfine lacingcrisp carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a pronounced noble hop character, delicate and aromatic without aggression. A subtle currant note emerges alongside the hop bloom, while the clean malt base remains understated, allowing the aroma hops to define the overall bouquet.

noble hopshop bloomcurrant noteclean malt

◐ Taste

The first sip is remarkably fresh and crisp, with a lean body that carries balanced bitterness across the palate. Noble hop bitterness develops gradually, avoiding harshness, while subtle berry and malt notes provide gentle sweetness and depth without muddying the clean profile.

balanced bitternesslean bodynoble hopsberry notes

◑ Finish

The finish is long and clean, dominated by the noble bitterness from fresh aroma hops that slowly fades. A dry, refreshing aftertaste lingers pleasantly without any astringency, inviting another sip.

noble hop bitternessdry finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
85
Finish
79
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.

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