Krombacher Pils is a German pilsner at 4.8%, one of the country's best-selling beers and a benchmark for the style.

It pours pale gold under a tight white head, with grainy malt sitting beneath a clean, floral hop aroma and a firm, dry bitterness that snaps cleanly at the finish. The body is light, the carbonation lively, and there's a faint herbal lift that carries through to the last mouthful, so it drinks easily glass after glass without turning dull.

Give it a proper chill and pour it into a tall glass if you've got one - it's best enjoyed fresh rather than kept around waiting for an occasion.