5D: German Pils

Question 1

Overall Impression

Answer 1

A light-bodied, highly-attenuated, gold-colored, bottom-fermented bitter German beer showing excellent head retention and an elegant, floral hop aroma. Crisp, clean, and refreshing, a German Pils showcases the finest quality German malt and hops.

Question 2

Aroma

Answer 2

Malt: Medium-low to low grainy-sweet-rich malt, often
with light honey and slightly toasted cracker.
Hops: Distinctive flowery, spicy, or herbal. Moderately-
low to moderately-high, should not dominate
May have very light sulfury note.
May have very low background note of DMS

Question 3

Appearance

Answer 3

Straw to light gold, brilliant to very clear, with a creamy, long lasting white head.

Question 4

Flavor

Answer 4

Bitterness: Medium to high, dominates the palate and lingers into the finish
Malt: Moderate to mderately-low grainy-sweet, supports bitterness.
Hops: Low to high spicy, floral, herbal
Clean fermentation profile.
Dry to medium-dry, crisp, well-attenuated finish with a bitter aftertaste.
May have low sulfur flavor

Question 5

Mouthfeel

Answer 5

Medium-light body. Medium to high carbonation.

Question 6

Vital Statistics

Answer 6

OG: 1.044-1.050
FG: 1.008-1.013
ABV: 4.4-5.2%
IBUs: 22-40
SRM: 2-5