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Bow & Arrow Denim Tux Pilsner

Bow & Arrow Brewing
United States·American Pilsner
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Brewed with blue corn sourced from the Pueblo of Santa Ana. A uniquely Southwestern pilsner — clean, crisp and pale with a subtle corn sweetness and Saaz hop dryness. A beer that tells a New Mexico story with every sip.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanhoppynoble hop
clean
hoppy
noble hop
mineral
Aroma
Delicate floral notes from Saaz hops blend gracefully with subtle corn sweetness sourced from Santa Ana Pueblo blue corn.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bow & Arrow Denim Tux Pilsner

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with exceptional clarity and brilliant transparency, characteristic of a well-executed pilsner. Fine white head forms with good retention, supported by lively carbonation that maintains visual appeal throughout the drinking experience.

pale goldencrystal clearwhite headbright

◌ Aroma

Delicate floral notes from Saaz hops blend gracefully with subtle corn sweetness sourced from Santa Ana Pueblo blue corn. The nose presents a clean, herbaceous quality with light grain undertones, creating an inviting and regionally distinctive aromatic profile.

floralherbalcorn sweetnessclean grain

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and clean with a distinctive corn-forward sweetness that distinguishes this Southwestern interpretation of the style. Mid-palate reveals traditional pilsner breadiness with restrained hop bitterness, leading to a pleasantly dry conclusion with balanced noble hop dryness and subtle grain finish.

crispcorn sweetnessbreadhoppy dry

◑ Finish

Remarkably clean and dry finish with lingering Saaz hop bitterness and grain notes that fade gracefully. The aftertaste remains refreshing without harsh astringency, inviting another sip.

clean dryrefreshinglingering hop bite
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
81
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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