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Cool Breeze Pils

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A briskly biting Pilsner that registers like a fresh ocean breeze—sharp and reviving without harshness. Baird's interpretation leans old-school Bohemian, emphasizing hop character over malt sweetness, which gives it a pre-industrial, full-flavored European spine. The balance is precise: brisk carbonation and refreshing finish make it perfectly suited to summer afternoons, when that bite cuts through heat and thirst with clarity. Traditional in structure, modern in execution.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycleannoble hop
hoppy
clean
noble hop
malty
Aroma
Noble hops lead the nose with a fresh, herbaceous character tinged with subtle floral and mineral notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cool Breeze Pils

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with defined lacing, sustained by brisk carbonation that remains active throughout. A model of traditional Pilsner presentation—clean, inviting, and visually crisp.

pale goldenclear and brightpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Noble hops lead the nose with a fresh, herbaceous character tinged with subtle floral and mineral notes. Beneath sits a clean, restrained malt base—grainy and slightly sweet without overstatement. The overall impression is lean and European, with no yeast-driven esters or off-notes; the aromatics read as purposefully austere rather than complex.

noble hops, herbalclean grainy maltmineral undertonerestrained European profile

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a sharp, bracing bitterness that cuts through immediately—characteristic of the style and the beer's 40 IBU charge. Mid-palate develops a lean, cereal-forward maltiness with a whisper of sweetness, balanced precisely against hop bitterness. The texture is smooth and well-carbonated, with a dry trajectory that never turns harsh or astringent.

crisp hoppy bitternesslean malt backbonedry, clean palateprecise balance

◑ Finish

The finish is brisk and refreshing, with lingering hop bitterness that clears the palate without fatigue. No cloying aftertaste—the drying carbonation leaves only clarity and a call to another sip.

dry, lingering bitternessrefreshing exit
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
82
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 German Pilsner

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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.

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