German-Style Pilsener
German Origin Lager · Brewers Association 2025
- OG
- 1.044 – 1.052
- FG
- 1.006 – 1.012
- ABV
- 4.6 – 5.3 %
- IBU
- 25 – 50
- Color
- 3 – 4 SRM
- CO₂
- – –
Notes
The head should be dense, pure white, and persistent. Hop character is assertive and crisp.
Color
Straw to gold
Clarity
Appearance should be clear. Chill haze should not be present
Malt aroma & flavor
A malty sweet aroma and flavor should be present at low levels. Light biscuity attributes may be present.
Hop aroma & flavor
Hop aroma and flavor is moderate and pronounced, derived from late hopping (not dry hopping) with noble-type hops. Floral, herbal, peppery, or other attributes may be present.
Bitterness
Medium to high
Fermentation character
Fruity-ester and DMS should not be present. These are well attenuated beers.
Body
Low to medium-low
Brew to this style
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Style guideline data is the work of its respective publishers, reproduced here for reference: BJCP · Brewers Association · Norbrygg · SHBF · Danske Øldommere.