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16 Cards in this Set
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What category does German Pilsner (Pils) belong to?
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2--Pilsner
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What is the expected aroma of a German Pilsner?
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light grainy Pils malt (sometimes graham cracker-like) and distinctive flowery or spicy noble hops.
Clean, no esters, no diacetyl. Possible initial sulfur from water or yeast, low background DMS from pils |
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What is the expected appearance of a German Pilsner?
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Color: straw to light gold
Clarity: very clear to brilliant Head: creamy, long-lasting white head |
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What is the expected flavor of a German Pilsner?
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Crisp and bitter, w/ dry to medium-dry finish
moderately-low to moderate but well-attenuated maltiness some grainy flavors and slight Pils sweetness acceptable Dominant: Hop bitterness. Continues through finish and lingers in aftertaste low to high: German noble hop flavor Clean, no fruity esters, no diacetyl |
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What is the expected mouthfeel of a German Pilsner?
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Medium-light body, medium to high carbonation
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What is the expected impression of a German Pilsner?
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Crisp, clean, refreshing. Prominent German noble hop bitterness accentuated by water sulfates
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What is the history of the German Pilsner?
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The German Pilsner is a copy of the Bohemian Pilsner adapted to local conditions
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How does a German Pilsner compare to a Bohemian Pilsner?
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Crisper and dryer with a bitterness that lingers into aftertaste due to higher attenuation and sulfates. Lighter body and color and higher carbonation.
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How do German Pilsners differ within Germany?
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The further south you are, the paler, drier, and more bitter the beer becomes
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What are the expected ingredients in a German Pilsner?
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Pilsner malt, German noble hops (Hallertauer, Tettnanger, Spalt), medium sulfate water, German lager yeast
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What are some examples of a German Pilsner?
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Victory Prima Pils, Bitburger, Warsteiner, Trumer Pils, Old Dominion Tupper's Hop Pocket Pils, Konig Pilsener, Jever Pils, Left Hand Polestar Pilsner, Holstein Pils, Spaten Pils, Brooklyn Pilsner
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What is the expected OG of a German Pilsner?
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1.044-1.050
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What is the expected FG of a German Pilsner?
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1.008-1.013
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What is the expected bitterness of a German Pilsner?
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25-45 IBU
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What is the expected color of a German Pilsner?
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2-5 SRM
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What is the expected ABV for a German Pilsner?
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4.4-5.2% ABV
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