Pilsner Styles
German Pilsner
Common Styles: Bitburger, Warsteiner, Spaten Pils
Characteristics: Crisp, bitter, low malt, grainy, clean, light to medium bodied
Serving Temperature: Cold to cool, 38 - 55 F
ABV Range: 4.4 - 5.2%
IBU Range: 25-45
Pairing Suggestion: Chicken, seafood, salad, spicy Mexican
Recommended Glassware: Pilsner glass, Flute, Beer mug
Common Styles: Bitburger, Warsteiner, Spaten Pils
Characteristics: Crisp, bitter, low malt, grainy, clean, light to medium bodied
Serving Temperature: Cold to cool, 38 - 55 F
ABV Range: 4.4 - 5.2%
IBU Range: 25-45
Pairing Suggestion: Chicken, seafood, salad, spicy Mexican
Recommended Glassware: Pilsner glass, Flute, Beer mug
Bohemian Pilsner
Common Styles: Pilsner Urquell, Krusovice Imperial 12
Characteristics: Clean, malty, soft bitterness, balanced aftertaste, medium bodied
Serving Temperature: Cold to cool, 38 - 55 F
ABV Range: 4.2 - 5.4%
IBU Range: 35-45
Pairing Suggestion: Chicken, seafood, salad, spicy Mexican
Recommended Glassware: Pilsner glass, Flute, Beer Mug
Common Styles: Pilsner Urquell, Krusovice Imperial 12
Characteristics: Clean, malty, soft bitterness, balanced aftertaste, medium bodied
Serving Temperature: Cold to cool, 38 - 55 F
ABV Range: 4.2 - 5.4%
IBU Range: 35-45
Pairing Suggestion: Chicken, seafood, salad, spicy Mexican
Recommended Glassware: Pilsner glass, Flute, Beer Mug
Classic American Pilsner
Common Styles: Special beers
Characteristics: Moderate maltiness, graininess, medium to high bitterness, medium bodied
Serving Temperature: Cold to cool, 38 - 55 F
ABV Range: 4.5 - 6.0%
IBU Range: 25-40
Pairing Suggestion: Chicken, seafood, salad, spicy Mexican
Recommended Glassware: Pilsner glass, Flute, Beer Mug
Common Styles: Special beers
Characteristics: Moderate maltiness, graininess, medium to high bitterness, medium bodied
Serving Temperature: Cold to cool, 38 - 55 F
ABV Range: 4.5 - 6.0%
IBU Range: 25-40
Pairing Suggestion: Chicken, seafood, salad, spicy Mexican
Recommended Glassware: Pilsner glass, Flute, Beer Mug
