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Wittmann Premium Extra Pils

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Wittmann's Premium Extra Pils holds the classic formula: pale gold, bone-dry, and built on a firm Hallertau hop character. Clean malt backbone steps aside fast for herbal bitterness and a crisp, mineral finish that reads almost lemony. This is a Pilsner that doesn't overthink itself — just honest, refreshing, and made to drink again.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanhoppynoble hop
clean
hoppy
noble hop
mineral
citrusy
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with clean, herbal Hallertau character—grassy and slightly peppery.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wittmann Premium Extra Pils

◎ Appearance

Pale gold with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A compact, white head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is visible and lively, creating a soft effervescence characteristic of the style.

pale goldcrystal clearfine white headcrisp carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with clean, herbal Hallertau character—grassy and slightly peppery. A delicate malt sweetness underpins without dominating, while subtle citrus notes emerge on closer inspection. No yeast or adjunct aromatics intrude; the profile remains restrained and classically noble.

herbal Hallertaugrassy, cleansubtle citrusnoble-hop forward

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and mineral-driven, with a lean malt foundation that recedes quickly. Mid-palate develops measured bitterness—herbaceous and dry without harshness—building toward a mineral, almost lemony quality. The finish is bone-dry and sharp, leaving a lingering bitter bite that invites the next sip.

dry, mineralherbal bitternesslemony finishbone-dry

◑ Finish

Short to medium finish with a clean, bitter aftertaste. The mineral and citrus notes fade gradually, leaving behind a crisp, slightly astringent coating on the palate.

crisp aftertasteclean closure
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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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