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Check Out Chaco

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Lightly golden and built on Czech malt, this pilsner has a malty, cracker-like character, with Saaz hops alongside. It is a 5.0% ABV lager from Bow & Arrow's 15-barrel brewhouse in the Rio Grande Valley of Albuquerque, a brewery that takes its inspiration from the people, culture and dusty trails of the American Southwest.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltynoble hopclean
malty
noble hop
clean
bready
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with fresh, herbal Saaz hops presenting subtle floral and spice notes, complemented by a clean, bready maltiness underneath.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Check Out Chaco

◎ Appearance

Lightly golden in colour with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is gentle and well-integrated, lending the beer a refined visual presence. The colour sits at the pale end of the pilsner spectrum, reflecting the Czech malt-forward brewing approach.

pale goldencrisp white headclearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fresh, herbal Saaz hops presenting subtle floral and spice notes, complemented by a clean, bready maltiness underneath. There is no yeast-driven complexity; instead, the aroma remains focused on the interplay between noble hops and the grain character. The overall impression is dry and inviting, with no oxidative or adjunct notes.

Saaz hopsherbal, floralclean graindry

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a malty, cracker-like character that provides a firm foundation, followed by measured noble-hop bitterness that arrives without aggression. The mid-palate balances sweetness from Czech malt against a restrained, crisp finish driven by Saaz. Bitterness registers at 35 IBU—enough to define the beer without overwhelming the malt-forward profile.

malty crackernoble hopscrisp finishbalanced

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with the hop bitterness lingering briefly before fading into a subtle grain sweetness. The overall aftertaste is refreshing and invites another sip.

dryrefreshingmoderate length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
80
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 Czech Pilsner

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Czech 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 Czech Pilsner

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