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Zillertal Pils

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🌍 Austria · German Pilsner · One of 216 German Pilsners in hopIQ

The brewery presents this as the first pils brewed in Austria. It pours pale gold and stays slim through the glass: citrus and grassy notes in the nose, a hint of elderflower, then a dry finish with light bitterness and a faint honey tone underneath. Original gravity is 11.7 degrees Plato. Sold in returnable bottles and in kegs from 15 litres up.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp mouthfeel.

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another German Pilsner.
Hop character
citrusy
grassy
floral
hoppy
Malt character
honey
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Zillertal Pils

Appearance

Pale gold in color with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that leaves delicate lacing down the glass. The carbonation is crisp and well-integrated, creating a gentle effervescence appropriate to the style. The slender profile maintains definition throughout the pour.

pale goldclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus and grassy notes that lead into a subtle floral character reminiscent of elderflower. These aromatics sit atop a clean, restrained malt foundation that allows the noble hop character to remain the focal point. The overall impression is fresh and inviting without any harsh or vegetal edges.

citrusgrassyelderflowerclean

Taste

Entry is crisp and dry with a grainy sweetness from the malt base that quickly yields to a light, measured bitterness. The mid-palate balances herbal and citrus elements from the Edelpilzen hops against a subtle honey undertone, maintaining dryness throughout. Bitterness builds gradually rather than assertively, finishing with a clean, refreshing character.

drycitrus-forwardlight bitternesshoney note

Finish

The finish is clean and crisp with the bitterness lingering moderately without becoming harsh. A faint honey sweetness persists briefly before fading into a dry, grassy aftertaste that invites another sip.

dry finishlingering bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
78
Finish
77
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Zillertal Pils

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Zillertal Pils

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.

Finding a similar German Pilsner

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same dry, grassy, citrusy character as Zillertal Pils will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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