801 Pilsner
Named for the Salt Lake City area code, 801 is Uinta's German-style pilsner — brewed since 1993 by Will Hamill in a renovated Salt Lake mechanics garage, and in 2001 the first Utah brewery to run on 100% wind power. Pilsner malt over a bready-cracker base, Noble hops for floral-spice lift. Clear medium gold, malt-forward, crisp and sessionable.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for 801 Pilsner
Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.
The tall, narrow pilsner glass preserves carbonation and showcases the golden clarity that defines the style.
Drink fresh and cold. Pilsners do not improve with age — within 3 months of packaging is ideal.
About German Pilsner
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a German Pilsner?
Pilsners are crisp golden lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 25–45. Defined by spicy, floral Saaz hops over a light malt backbone — bright carbonation and a dry bitter finish.
Finding a similar German Pilsner
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