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Diesel Boy

Italy·West Coast Pilsner
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Diesel Boy is a deep golden, bottom-fermented beer that pairs a German malt bill and the German hop Mittelfrüh with American Citra and Mosaic. It has all the traits of a lager, with light malt notes, and adds a herbal character plus citrus and yellow fruit from the hops.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityherbalcitrusy
fruity
herbal
citrusy
hoppy
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with restrained herbal and floral notes from Mittelfrüh, grounding the beer in classic European hop tradition.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Diesel Boy

◎ Appearance

Diesel Boy presents a deep golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is lively and even, creating delicate Schaumkleiden that cling to the glass as the beer is consumed. The color suggests a well-executed lager with enough body to warrant its depth without crossing into amber.

deep goldenbright, clearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with restrained herbal and floral notes from Mittelfrüh, grounding the beer in classic European hop tradition. Bright citrus and stone fruit emerge from Citra and Mosaic—lemon zest and yellow peach—while the German Malz contributes a soft, grainy sweetness in the background. The interplay is clean and well-composed, with no phenolic or yeasty character intruding.

herbal, floralcitrus, yellow fruitgrainy sweetnessclean lager

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and dry, with light malt structure providing a gentle platform for the hop profile. Mid-palate develops herbal and citrus complexity—particularly lemon and peach—while the 35 IBU contributes a refined bitterness that feels integrated rather than sharp. The finish is lean and refreshing, with no cloying sweetness or harsh edge.

crisp, dry entryherbal, citrus mid-palaterefined bitternesslean structure

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, leaving a faint herbal and citrus impression that fades smoothly. No lingering astringency or residual sweetness mars the aftertaste.

clean, shortherbal echo
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
82
Finish
74
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass

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.

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About West Coast Pilsner

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a West Coast 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 West Coast Pilsner

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