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Brand Up, also called Urtyp Pilsener, is a Czech-style pilsner with a bitter edge. The hop sensation from Saaz hops grown in the Czech Republic starts at the back of the tongue and gives way to a long, fresh finish. It is bottom-fermented, reaches 5.5% alcohol and 36 EBU, and stays close to the original pilsner recipe of 1842.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter36 IBU
Clean, dry bitterness
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
hoppynoble hopclean
hoppy
noble hop
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with a pronounced noble hop character derived from authentic Saaz varieties, offering a floral and slightly spicy bouquet.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Brand Up

◎ Appearance

Brand Up presents a bright, pale golden hue characteristic of the Czech Pilsner style. The beer displays excellent clarity with fine, persistent carbonation evident throughout the glass. A creamy white head forms on the pour and maintains stable lacing along the glass walls.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a pronounced noble hop character derived from authentic Saaz varieties, offering a floral and slightly spicy bouquet. Subtle malt undertones provide a light, grainy foundation without dominating the aromatic profile. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with a fresh, herbaceous quality that reflects the beer's traditional Czech brewing heritage.

Saaz hopsfloral, spicylight grainfresh, herbaceous

◐ Taste

The palate entry is crisp and clean, allowing the noble hop bitterness to assert itself immediately. Mid-palate reveals a balanced interplay between restrained malt sweetness and a persistent, dry hop bite that builds gradually. The 36 IBU contributes a refined bitterness that sits at the back of the tongue without overwhelming, finishing with a long, dry sensation.

crisp entrynoble hop bitternessdry malt backbonelingering bite

◑ Finish

The finish extends long and clean, with the Saaz hop character persisting as a pleasant, refreshing aftertaste. The beer concludes notably dry with minimal residual sweetness, inviting immediate sips.

long, dryhop-forward aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, noble-hop, bitter character as Brand Up will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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