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Peckham Pils

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A pilsner since day one: Brick, which began in a garden shed, was among the very first micro-breweries in London to brew a lager. Saaz hops give this classic pils floral, spicy and herbal overtones at 4.8%.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
floralherbalspicy
floral
herbal
spicy
noble hop
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced floral and herbal notes from Saaz hops, complemented by gentle spice that unfolds gradually.
also:malty
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Peckham Pils

◎ Appearance

Peckham Pils presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous quality typical of the style. The head forms quickly and holds with fine, persistent lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a fine, active bead.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced floral and herbal notes from Saaz hops, complemented by gentle spice that unfolds gradually. A light bready maltiness provides a soft, supportive base without dominating. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with no harsh or oxidative elements.

Saaz floralherbal spicebread maltbright, clean

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with noble-hop character asserting itself immediately across the palate. Mid-palate develops a light, grainy maltiness that balances the spice and herbal complexity without weight. Bitterness integrates smoothly at 22 IBU, finishing dry and clean without harshness.

noble-hop forwarddry, balancedlight grain

◑ Finish

The finish is brief and clean, leaving behind a subtle herbal and spicy aftertaste that fades quickly. No lingering sweetness or astringency; the beer remains refreshing to the final sip.

dry aftertastequick fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
81
Taste
79
Appearance
78
Finish
74
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.

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Euro Pale Lagers are clean, refreshing lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 10–25. Soft malt sweetness, light hop bitterness and high carbonation make them supremely drinkable.

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