Benedict Imperial Lager
The Imperial Lager is a mighty 20° that keeps the drinkability of a classic Czech lager despite its strength and bitterness. It is a pilsner-type beer, double-decoction mashed and hopped with Žatec semi-early red hops. On the palate it is malty and bready, only lightly sweet, with a firm bitterness behind it that matches its strength.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Benedict Imperial Lager
Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.
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.
About Imperial Pilsner
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Imperial 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 Imperial Pilsner
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