Gold in German Pilsener
Altstadt Brewery, Fredericksburg, TX
Hops
Tasting Notes
Floral aromas, light spice, and firm but approachable bitterness lead to a dry, clean finish.
| Form | Use | Farm or Lot | Source | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallertauer Mittelfruh | Hallertau Mittelfrüh | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | altstadtbeer.com |
| Saaz | Saaz | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | altstadtbeer.com |
Aroma
Sage, rosemary, lavender, pine
Grown by
Not Found
Aroma
Bergamot, honey, woody, chamomile tea, spicy
Grown by
Not Found
Altstadt Pils is a golden German-style pilsner brewed entirely with German Pilsner malt by Altstadt Brewery in Fredericksburg, Texas.
| Category | Medal | Entries | Brewery | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50, German-Style Pilsener | Gold (1st place) | 161 | Altstadt Brewery | Fredericksburg, TX |
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Pilsner, German | Altstadt: German Pils |
| ABV | 5.1% | Altstadt: German Pils |
| IBU | 25 | Altstadt: German Pils |
| Hops | Hallertau Mittelfrüh, Saaz | Altstadt: German Pils |
| Malts and grains | 100% German Pilsner malt | Altstadt: German Pils |
| Yeast | Not Found | Not Found |
| Adjuncts, fruit, spices | none listed | Not Found |
| Other | SRM 3, brilliant golden; on tap at the brewery and sold at retail | Altstadt: German Pils |
Altstadt Pils is a crisp, refreshing German-style pilsner brewed in Fredericksburg, Texas.
Source: Altstadt: German Pils
Floral aromas, light spice, and firm but approachable bitterness lead to a dry, clean finish.
Source: altstadtbeer.com
The beer page names 100% German Pilsner malt with Hallertau Mittelfrüh and Saaz hops (Altstadt: German Pils), and the brewery's medal post credits those hops with "floral aromas, light spice and firm but approachable bitterness" (Altstadt: 2026 GABF news). A visitor listing says the brewery uses only hops, barley, yeast and artesian spring water (Visit Fredericksburg: Altstadt Brewery). No yeast strain is named.
| Hop as Published | Variety | Form | Use | Lot or Farm | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallertau Mittelfrüh | Hallertauer Mittelfruh | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | altstadtbeer.com |
| Saaz | Saaz | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | altstadtbeer.com |
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Color (SRM) | Brilliant golden (no SRM number published) | altstadtbeer.com |
| Original gravity | Not Found | Not Found |
| Final gravity | Not Found | Not Found |
| Water | Not Found | Not Found |
| Process | Not Found | Not Found |
As category context only, the Brewers Association guideline for German-Style Pilsener calls for assertive, crisp hop character, 4.6 to 5.3 percent ABV, 25 to 50 IBU and 3 to 4 SRM. The published 5.1% ABV, 25 IBU and SRM 3 all fit, with bitterness at the low edge.
| Year | Competition | Category | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Great American Beer Festival | German-Style Pilsener | Gold |
Generated from the loaded results for this brewery and beer name, not researched separately; years not loaded are not covered.
Altstadt Brewery is in Fredericksburg, TX. Brewery type in Open Brewery DB: Microbrewery.
Links checked 2026-10-14: Website, Instagram.