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Wolters Pilsener

Hofbrauhaus Wolters
Germany·German Pilsner
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Wolters brews its Pilsener at Hofbrauhaus Wolters in Braunschweig — a beer with 400 years of local lineage back to 1627. 4.9%, 29 IBU, 11.3°P, brewed with noble aroma hops and slow cool fermentation. Crystal-clear pale gold, fine balance of hop aroma and delicate malt, and a fuller mouthfeel than the standard German pils template.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter29 IBU
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanhoppymalty
clean
hoppy
malty
floral
Aroma
The nose is crisp and inviting, leading with classic pilsner hop character featuring subtle floral and herbal notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wolters Pilsener

◎ Appearance

Wolters Pilsener presents a brilliant, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and pristine transparency. A fine white head forms with impressive retention, while the beer displays vigorous carbonation evident in steady streams of bubbles.

pale goldencrystal clearwhite headeffervescent

◌ Aroma

The nose is crisp and inviting, leading with classic pilsner hop character featuring subtle floral and herbal notes. Clean noble hop aromatics are complemented by a light, grainy malt backbone with hints of fresh bread.

noble hopsfloralgrainyclean malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with remarkable crispness and refreshing lightness, delivering a well-balanced malt sweetness with prominent grain and bread notes. Mid-palate maintains excellent drinkability with moderate hoppy bitterness (22 IBU) providing structure without overwhelming the clean, smooth character.

crispcleanhoppybalanced

◑ Finish

The finish is distinctly dry and refreshing, with lingering hop bitterness that complements rather than dominates. A smooth, satisfying conclusion encourages another sip.

drycleansmooth
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
81
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

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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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