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Winkler Hefe Pils

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Evenly cloudy gold under a dense white head. The bouquet is floral and grassy, with lemongrass and orange, a mild bread note and a quiet biscuit tone. The start is soft and lively; a cultivated bitterness soon spreads, with lemongrass again, followed by ripe yellow grapefruit. 4.7 % ABV from 11 °P wort, brewed with lager yeast and open fermentation.

ABV
4.7%
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
grassyfloralcitrusy
grassy
floral
citrusy
orange
bready
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with a refined floral and grassy character, accented by lemongrass and fresh orange zest.
also:hoppy
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Winkler Hefe Pils

◎ Appearance

A luminous pale gold beneath a dense, persistent white head that clings to the glass walls with fine lacing. The body is evenly cloudy throughout, characteristic of open fermentation and unfiltered presentation. Fine carbonation provides a lively shimmer without excessive effervescence.

pale golddense white headhazy throughoutfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a refined floral and grassy character, accented by lemongrass and fresh orange zest. A subtle bread note and quiet biscuit undertone ground the bouquet, suggesting well-integrated Malz character without heaviness. The overall impression is one of cultivated restraint and balance.

floral, grassylemongrass, citrus zestbread, biscuit maltdelicate balance

◐ Taste

The palate enters soft and lively, with immediate brightness from the carbonation. A cultivated bitterness develops smoothly through the mid-palate, echoing the lemongrass from the nose and resolving into ripe yellow grapefruit. The bitterness remains measured and refined, never aggressive, while maintaining clean definition throughout.

soft entry, livelymeasured bitternessgrapefruit, citrusclean, defined

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with lingering citrus notes and a gentle grassy fade. Bitterness recedes gracefully, leaving the palate crisp and inviting without astringency.

dry, refreshingcitrus fadecrisp aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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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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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