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Brusca is Birrone's Pils. The name comes from bruscandolo, the word used in the brewery's home region for wild hops, and it also stands for the beer's brusque character: bittering hops are used generously. A herbal hop aroma opens and gradually makes way for a fine, lasting bitterness, with soft malt underneath taking a little of the edge off. The head is fine, creamy and persistent. Bottom-fermented, 4.8 %.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Herbal, floral 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
hoppyherbalmalty
hoppy
herbal
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced herbal and floral hop character—a signature of the bruscandolo wild hops namesake.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Brusca

◎ Appearance

Brusca presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, creamy head that clings persistently to the glass walls. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a delicate mousse that gradually settles into a lasting collar.

pale goldencrystalline claritycreamy headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced herbal and floral hop character—a signature of the bruscandolo wild hops namesake. These bright, grassy notes gradually transition to reveal a subtle, clean malt foundation with faint grain sweetness, while fermentation remains neutral and unobtrusive.

herbal hop aromaticsfloral and grassygrain sweetnessclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with hop bitterness asserting itself immediately across the palate. The generous bittering unfolds as a lasting, well-defined finish, while soft malt underneath provides a grounding sweetness that moderates the hop intensity without obscuring it. The balance favors the assertive character promised by the beer's name.

prominent bitternesshop-forwardsoft malt basecrisp and clean

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and persistent, with herbal hop bitterness lingering on the palate well after swallowing. A subtle grain undertone fades gradually, leaving a refreshingly bitter aftertaste.

dry finishlingering bitternessherbal decay
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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

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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