Carlsberg Pilsner
Carlsberg Pilsner is a Danish pilsner in a 6-pack, from Carlsberg of Copenhagen, Denmark — the lager that gave the style its modern shape. Per Carlsberg's global product page, it is a full-bodied Danish pilsner brewed on pilsner malt (Null Lox barley) with a blend of quality hop varieties, perfectly balanced, wonderfully crisp and refreshing, with a distinctive hoppy aroma. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- Format: 6-pack (bottle size check flagged — see applier notes)
- Style: Danish pilsner
- Malt: Pilsner malt (Null Lox barley)
- Ingredients: Water, malted barley, hops and yeast (producer)
- Origin: Carlsberg, Copenhagen, Denmark — founded 1847
Probably the Most Influential Lager Ever Brewed
Carlsberg was founded in Copenhagen in 1847 by J.C. Jacobsen — the name joins his son Carl's name with "berg," Danish for the hill the original brewery was built on. Jacobsen's laboratory isolated the first pure lager yeast culture, Saccharomyces carlsbergensis, and shared it freely; brand pack copy presents it as the basis from which almost all modern lagers derive. The beer itself has been exported since 1869, and since 1973 it has carried the most famous shrug in advertising: "Probably the best beer in the world." Browse more European lagers on our craft beer shelf, or visit the Carlsberg vendor page.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Distinctive hoppy aroma, per the producer. Palate: Full-bodied for a pilsner, perfectly balanced, crisp and refreshing. Finish: Clean, with the hop blend carrying through.
How to Enjoy
Serve it cold in a pilsner glass to show the head and the hop aroma. It is the classic partner for smorrebrod, schnitzel, roast pork — and any Friday-night takeaway.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the name Carlsberg come from? From founder J.C. Jacobsen's son, Carl, and "berg" — Danish for hill, where the original Copenhagen brewery was built in 1847 (per Carlsberg's own FAQ).
What is in it? Water, malted barley, hops and yeast, per the producer — the barley means it contains gluten.
What is the "Probably" slogan? "Probably the best beer in the world," Carlsberg's advertising tagline since 1973, per the producer.
The original Danish pilsner — order Carlsberg online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.