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Taco Stand

Italy·West Coast Pilsner
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Taco Stand is a West Coast-style Pils brewed with Czech and German malts and a lager yeast. Saphir, Krush and Mosaic go into the kettle; Krush, Waimea and Citra follow as dry hops. The beer is light gold, clear and dry, with a well-balanced bitterness. The hop character is intensely citrusy, with sweet orange and grapefruit and lighter notes of yellow and tropical fruit.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyorangehoppy
citrusy
orange
hoppy
tropical
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with vivid citrus character—ripe sweet orange and grapefruit peel dominate, layered with hints of yellow fruit and lighter tropical notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Taco Stand

◎ Appearance

Taco Stand presents a bright, light gold color with exceptional clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is lively, evident in the steady stream of small bubbles rising through the clear body. Head retention is solid, with delicate lacing clinging to the glass as the foam subsides.

light goldcrystal clearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vivid citrus character—ripe sweet orange and grapefruit peel dominate, layered with hints of yellow fruit and lighter tropical notes. Beneath the hop profile, a clean, understated malt foundation emerges, with a subtle grain sweetness that grounds the composition. No sulfur or yeast esters intrude; the fermentation remains entirely transparent.

orange, grapefruit citrustropical fruit notesclean grain basenoble hop character

◐ Taste

The palate enters dry and crisp, with the citrus hops immediately engaging—orange and grapefruit remain the focal point, supported by softer tropical undertones. Mid-palate develops a well-integrated bitterness that feels balanced rather than aggressive, finishing with a clean, slightly peppery edge from the hop selection. The malt provides subtle sweetness that never becomes cloying, allowing the hop bitterness to frame the finish cleanly.

dry and crispcitrus forwardbalanced bitternesslingering pepper

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, with bitterness fading gradually into a dry, mineral aftertaste. No residual sweetness remains; the beer concludes refreshingly, inviting another sip.

clean and dryshort to medium fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
88
Finish
78
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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