König Pilsener
by König Pilsener · Beer · Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
König Pilsener is the pilsner from König-Brauerei, a brewery founded in 1858 by Theodor König in Beeck, now part of Duisburg, in the Ruhr, Germany. In 1911 the house began brewing, under the name König Pilsener, a more heavily hopped beer in the Pilsen style; in the 1980s it led the pilsner segment in Germany, and since 2004 it has belonged to the Bitburger Braugruppe.
It is a bottom-fermented lager made according to the 1516 Purity Law, with water, barley malt, Hallertau hops and the brewery's own yeast. It has 4.9% alcohol, 11.3% original gravity, 42 kcal and 0 g of sugar per 100 ml. The house recommends serving it at 6 °C to 8 °C.
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What you'll taste
Dry and medium-bodied, with medium bitterness, medium hops and low alcohol. The first sip brings apple, cereal and herbal hops; mid-palate, malt.
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Sensory profile
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Tech specs
- Category
- Beer
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia
- Alcohol content
- 4.9% ABV
- Type
- Pilsener (bottom-fermented lager)
- Original extract
- 11.3%
- Calories
- 42 kcal per 100 ml
- Serving
- 6 to 8 °C
Composition
IngredientsWater, barley malt and hops.
Nutrition facts
≈ 27 kcalin 100 ml
≈ 95 kcalin a 350 ml can
Estimate of the calories from alcohol only (4.9% ABV): sugars and other ingredients are not counted. In Brazil, alcoholic drinks are exempt from nutrition labeling.
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Frequently asked questions
What is König Pilsener?
König Pilsener is a beer. Type: Pilsener (bottom-fermented lager).
Where is König Pilsener from?
The König Pilsener brand is from Germany.
Who owns the König Pilsener brand?
The König Pilsener brand is owned by Bitburger Braugruppe. It was founded in 1858.
What is the alcohol content of König Pilsener?
König Pilsener is 4.9% ABV: 4.9 ml of pure alcohol in every 100 ml.
What are the ingredients in König Pilsener?
According to the producer: Water, barley malt and hops.
How many calories are in König Pilsener?
About 27 kcal per 100 ml (95 kcal in a 350 ml can), counting only the alcohol. Sugars and other ingredients are not included.
How should König Pilsener be served?
6 to 8 °C.