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Denim Tux

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Light and crisp with a slightly bitter edge, this American pilsner gets its Southwestern twist from New Mexico blue corn. At 4.9% ABV it is brewed on Bow & Arrow's 15-barrel brewhouse in Albuquerque's Rio Grande Valley, along the Sandia Mountains, by a brewery that strives to source and use local ingredients.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanspicymalty
clean
spicy
malty
Aroma
Clean and subtle on the nose, with classic noble hop character providing gentle herbal and spice notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Denim Tux

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. Bright and translucent with active carbonation visible as fine bubbles throughout. The color reflects the light grain bill typical of the style, enhanced by the use of New Mexico blue corn.

pale straw yellowcrystal clearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Clean and subtle on the nose, with classic noble hop character providing gentle herbal and spice notes. Soft Malz backbone emerges beneath, with a whisper of corn sweetness from the blue corn adjunct. The aromatics remain restrained and balanced, characteristic of a well-brewed American pilsner that lets regional ingredients speak softly rather than dominate.

noble hop spicesoft grain sweetnesscorn adjunct noteclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Crisp and refreshing entry with a light, dry body that feels clean on the palate. Mid-palate reveals gentle Malz character with subtle sweetcorn undertones that complement rather than overpower. Bitterness builds steadily to a moderate level, lingering as a pleasant, peppery finish that invites another sip without becoming harsh or overly assertive.

crisp, dry palatelight bodymoderate bitternesscorn sweetness

◑ Finish

Medium-length, dry finish with lingering herbal-spice notes from the noble hops. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, with no astringency or harsh edges.

dry finishherbal lingeringclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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 American Pilsner

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What is a American 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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