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Zillertal Pils

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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
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
grassycitrusyfloral
grassy
citrusy
floral
honey
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus and grassy notes that lead into a subtle floral character reminiscent of elderflower.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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
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.

Finding a similar German Pilsner

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