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Breakside Pilsner

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Breakside's unfiltered German-style pilsner — Pilsner malt imported from Germany, hops from the Hallertau, natural cold lagering rather than filtration. Bright golden, dense floral-noble hop nose, snap-crisp finish. Not a craft pilsner using shortcuts — a proper one done the way the country of origin does it. Portland with a Munich heart.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter32 IBU
Herbal, floral bitterness
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
floralhoppyclean
floral
hoppy
clean
noble hop
malty
mineral
Aroma
The nose leads with floral and herbal notes characteristic of Hallertauer hops—grassy, slightly spicy undertones with a whisper of citrus zest.
also:herbal,wheat,bready
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Breakside Pilsner

◎ Appearance

Bright golden-yellow with visible suspended sediment from natural cold lagering, creating a soft haze that catches light pleasingly. A dense, creamy head forms and persists with fine lacing along the glass. Carbonation is moderate and evenly distributed, lending the beer a lively but composed appearance.

golden, hazydense headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with floral and herbal notes characteristic of Hallertauer hops—grassy, slightly spicy undertones with a whisper of citrus zest. Beneath sits clean, grainy Malz character with a mineral spine. No yeast esters or off-notes; the whole profile is transparent and inviting, with an austere refinement typical of authentic German pilsner.

floral Hallertauermineral spineclean malt

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and malt-forward, revealing bready, slightly sweet grain notes that ground the palate. Mid-palate develops noble-hop bitterness with grassy and herbal complexity, balanced against a light, clean malt sweetness. The finish snaps dry with mineral bite and lingering hoppy spice, never becoming harsh or astringent.

crisp entrynoble-hop spicedry mineral finish

◑ Finish

Clean and refreshing, with a snappy departure that leaves a dry, faintly herbal aftertaste. The bitterness fades into a subtle mineral dryness that invites the next sip.

dry finishrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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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