Hanscraft & Co. Kellerpils

Pilsner is still the undisputed favorite beer of the Germans: Crisp, bitter and honest, it delights the masses and beats even the onslaught of modern, innovative and flavorful craft beers. However, this is also due to the fact that many young craft brewers are bringing out their very own interpretations of the classic, catapulting the pilsner into the present day.

The Aschaffenburg brewery Hanscraft & Co. has also reinterpreted the pilsner: With just one hop variety, brewer Christian is able to conjure up a wondrous complexity and depth in the beer. A wonderfully fruity aroma and the refreshing hoppiness in the first sip lift Hanscraft's Kellerpils out of the gray mass.

The pale beer flows into the glass in a shiny golden amber hue and is minimally cloudy because it has not been filtered. A fine-pored, white foam crowns the golden beer and exudes a delicately balanced aroma of floral hops, crisp malt and tangy citrus fruit. A hint of green herbs elegantly complements the hop bouquet. This is where Hanscraft's Pils stands out from its often monotonous competitors! And the first sip is also impressive: surprisingly fruity and wonderfully floral, the hops spread out in the mouth. A fine, well-balanced malt base lies beneath the diverse layers of hops and skillfully complements the hoppy freshness. The initially restrained bitterness builds up to a crisp, bitter finish that definitely leaves you wanting more.

A really successful pilsner from the kettle of the Franconian brewers at Hanscraft.