Malty, less hopped pilsner than Bohemian style from the great Bavarian city of Munich Germany. Malty-sweet flavor from Munich malt is distinctive mark of this style.
Profile
Slightly sweet, malty profile. Grain and malt flavors dominate. Low bitterness and hop aroma. Very slight hop flavor OK. Medium yellow to pale gold color. No fruity esters or diacetyl perception.
Ingredients
German noble hops. Munich Malt. Pilsner malt and pilsner yeast. Moderate carbonate water.
Examples
Hacker-Pschorr Munchner Helles, Paulaner Premium Lager, Spaten Premium Lager, Stoudt's Gold Lager, Lagerbier Hell