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Flensburger Pilsener

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🌍 Germany · German Pilsner · One of 143 German Pilsners in hopIQ

Flensburger Pilsener is a classic German pilsner brewed in the northernmost brewery in Germany, known for its crisp and refreshing character. It features a balanced bitterness with subtle noble hop aromas, making it an exemplary representation of the traditional German pilsner style.

ABV
4.8%
IBU
40
SRM
pale golden2
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Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

refreshing
75%
dry
50%
crisp
50%
hoppy
50%
wheat
50%
light
50%
hop bitterness
38%
floral
25%
malty
25%
herbal
0%
smooth
0%
spicy
-12%
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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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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Flensburger Pilsener

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.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Flensburger Pilsener

Appearance

Flensburger Pilsener displays a brilliant pale golden hue with exceptional clarity and brightness. The beer presents a fine, persistent white head that demonstrates excellent carbonation and retention characteristics typical of a well-crafted pilsner.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent white headhighly carbonated

Aroma

The nose leads with classic noble hop aromatics, featuring delicate floral and herbal notes characteristic of traditional German hop varieties. A subtle grainy maltiness provides a clean, balanced foundation without any overpowering yeast or adjunct character, allowing the hop flowers to shine.

noble hopsfloralherbalclean grain

Taste

The palate enters crisp and refreshing with a light, clean malt backbone supporting a well-integrated hop character. The mid-palate develops a persistent, dry bitterness with subtle floral hop notes that build gracefully toward the finish, maintaining balance throughout the tasting experience.

crispdryhoppypersistently bitter

Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with a distinctive persistent hop bitterness that leaves a pleasantly astringent aftertaste. This clean conclusion exemplifies the refined character expected from a traditional German pilsner.

drycleanpersistent bitterness
82
hopIQ score
aroma
80
taste
85
appearance
88
finish
80
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