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German Pilsner | Local Lager From Germany, Central Europe | TasteAtlas

German Pilsner

German Pilsner is a light, clean-tasting lager that was modeled on the namesake Czech variety. It is brewed from barley malt, and it typically has a flowery, herbal, and spicy hop bitterness that is balanced with a moderately malty backbone.


First brews that were branded as German Pilsner were introduced in the 1870s, and though pilsner as a style first appeared in the Czech city Plzeň (Pilsen), it was created by a Bavarian Josef Groll. It is generally said that a separate German version was perfected following WWII and the introduction of modern brewing techniques as well as using local hops.


When compared, German Pils is usually lighter in color, body, and hop bitterness. It also tends to be drier and crispier than Bohemian versions. This beer style is a food-friendly pairing that goes well with spicy and hearty dishes, as wells as grilled meat, sausages, hamburgers, and seafood.