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(512) Pils

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A kiss of malt sweetness and classic Saaz hop character, ending in a dry finish without bitterness. Light straw in color and brewed as an American-style pale lager from Pilsen malt with Magnum and Saaz. It is brewed with Austin's mineral-rich, carbon-filtered water. At 4.3% ABV and 15 IBU it is the core range's summer beer.

ABV
4.3%
Bitterness
Mild15 IBU
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
noble hopmineralclean
noble hop
mineral
clean
malty
bready
Aroma
Noble Saaz hops dominate the nose, offering a gentle herbal and slightly floral character without aggression.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for (512) Pils

◎ Appearance

Light straw yellow, brilliantly clear and bright. A fine, white head forms with modest retention and delicate lacing that clings softly to the glass. Carbonation is visible and lively, suggesting a well-conditioned pour.

light strawcrystal clearfine white headbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

Noble Saaz hops dominate the nose, offering a gentle herbal and slightly floral character without aggression. Behind them sits a light, clean malt sweetness reminiscent of bread grain and subtle honey. The overall profile is composed and mineral-forward, with no yeast esters or adjunct notes.

noble hops, herballight malt sweetnessmineral-drivenclean and composed

◐ Taste

The palate opens with restrained malt sweetness, delivering a soft biscuit and grain foundation. Saaz hops introduce a refined, understated bitterness and herbal spice that frame the malt without overwhelming it. The body is crisp and light; mineral notes from the carbon-filtered Austin water enhance the overall dryness without astringency.

dry finishbready maltrefined hop bitternessmineral-mineral clean

◑ Finish

The finish is quick and dry, with no lingering sweetness. A subtle herbal hop whisper fades cleanly, leaving only mineral crispness and a sense of refreshing clarity on the palate.

dry and cleanshort finish
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
77
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.

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What is a Pale Lager?

Euro Pale Lagers are clean, refreshing lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 10–25. Soft malt sweetness, light hop bitterness and high carbonation make them supremely drinkable.

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