“Life’s big events and everyday moments of refreshment are all the more enjoyable with König Pilsener. Germany’s first premium pilsener beer owes its exceptional taste to its high-quality production process. The brand has played a leading role in the German beer market since the 1960s, and is now exported to more than 40 countries worldwide.”

Glassware: Half Stein.

Appearance: Crystal clear bright golden complexion with a big and fluffy three finger head. It’s retained well and weaves a fine lace down the sides of the glass.

Aroma: European pilsener personified! Brewed to the Reinheitsgebot too so you could have 10 of these and not be hungover (we feel that statement should come with some type of health warning). Crisp and clean as a whistle. The balance is exquisite – Noble hop spice, florals and herbs against a backdrop of water crackers, steamed rice and cereal grains. Just the slightest hint of DMS but that’s 100% fine in a pilsener. Superb.

Flavour: Quite similar to Weihenstephaner pils with its slightly sweeter malt profile. It’s interesting as we didn’t pick up much honey-like sweetness on the nose. There’s also a notable black pepper spiciness amongst more Noble hop notes of grass/hay, earthy herbals and florals. A mildly assertive bitterness forms late then delivers a dry, slightly bitter and grassy finish which lingers.

Mouthfeel: Crisp, clean and uber refreshing. As anticipated for the style. Light-moderate body, perfectly carbed. The 4.9% ABV is bang on.

Overall: It’s a damn fine pilsener. Up there with the likes of Radeberger, Warsteiner and Jacobinus. Juuuust missing the last bit of finesse that breweries like Jever and Flensburger possess.