Beer style
Best hops for German Pilsner
German pils - dry, clean, crisp. Hallertau or Tettnang deliver delicate herbal-floral aroma and a sharper, cleaner bitterness.
Typical ABV
4.5–5.2%
Typical IBU
25–40
Alpha acid range
2.5–5.7%
Dominant purpose
Aroma
Recommended hops for German Pilsner
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GermanyHow to brew German Pilsner
Single-infusion mash at 65–66°C. Bitterness from Magnum or Perle at the start, Hallertau in aroma. Dry pilsner yeast (W34/70, Saflager). Lager 4–6 weeks.