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El Perro Negro

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Classic-style pilsner in pale straw to golden: floral and citrus on the nose, crisp, clean and refreshing on the palate, sweet with hints of malt and hops. Seville orange adds a subtle citrus bite. At 4.5 %, with Magnum and Saaz hops over pale malt. Vegan.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
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
cleancitrusyfloral
clean
citrusy
floral
orange
malty
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with floral notes from the Saaz hops, followed by a subtle citrus character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for El Perro Negro

◎ Appearance

El Perro Negro presents a pale straw to golden hue, characteristic of a well-brewed German Pilsner. The beer displays excellent clarity with a bright, luminous quality that catches the light. A fine, stable white head forms with good retention and delicate lacing on the glass.

pale straw to goldenbright and clearfine white head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with floral notes from the Saaz hops, followed by a subtle citrus character. Seville orange provides a distinctive aromatic layer that complements rather than dominates. Beneath lies a soft, clean malty backbone with minimal yeast character, allowing the noble hop profile to remain the primary focus.

floral Saaz characterSeville orange citrusclean malt base

◐ Taste

On entry, crisp and refreshing flavors immediately engage the palate, with a light body that remains fully balanced. The mid-palate reveals sweet malt notes alongside gentle citrus and herb from the Magnum and Saaz hops. Moderate bitterness arrives cleanly in the finish without astringency, leaving a dry, pleasant sensation.

crisp and cleansubtle orange zestbalanced hop bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length with a lingering dryness and faint hop bitterness. A gentle sweetness fades gradually, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dry, lingering finishbalanced aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
77
Appearance
82
Finish
74
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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