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hopIQ take
Flensburger Gold if you want a crisp, mineral-forward pilsner,
Wittingen Pils if you want something rounder and more bread-forward.
Both clock in at identical 4.8% ABV and 38 IBU, so the difference lives in malt character and water profile rather than intensity. Flensburger comes from the north near the Danish border and drinks noticeably drier. Wittingen, from Lower Saxony, leans into a slightly softer malt bed that makes it feel more approachable on the palate.
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Body
Δ 5
Sweetness
Δ 14
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Tasting notes
Flensburger Gold
Flensburger Gold has this nervous energy to it—crisp and almost mineral-sharp on the opening. There's a spicy, herbal hop presence that feels refined rather than aggressive, and the finish snaps clean with a slight bitter edge that doesn't linger uncomfortably. It drinks like pilsner should: efficient, bright, built for a warm afternoon or as a palate-cleanser between heavier foods.
Wittingen Pils
Wittingen Pils feels more leisurely. The malt comes through with a subtle honey-bread sweetness that sits in the middle of your mouth for a beat longer. The hops are there but gentler, more grainy than spicy. It's the kind of pilsner you can drink slower—there's body underneath that makes each sip feel slightly more substantial without being heavy.
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