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BRLO Happy Pils

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Berlin's take on a new-age Pilsner — organic malts, four hop varieties (Hercules, Ariana, Mandarina Bavaria, Opal) and extra dry-hopping. Like your pilsner, only hoppier. Like your day, only much better.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold2
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycleancitrusy
hoppy
clean
citrusy
malty
mineral
herbal
Aroma
The nose is dominated by floral and citrus notes from the four hop varieties, with Mandarina Bavaria and Ariana contributing bright, herbal top notes.
also:bready
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for BRLO Happy Pils

◎ Appearance

BRLO Happy Pils presents a brilliant pale golden hue with exceptional clarity and a bright white head that demonstrates excellent retention. The carbonation is crisp and lively, forming fine bubbles that persist throughout the drinking experience.

pale goldencrystal clearwhite headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by floral and citrus notes from the four hop varieties, with Mandarina Bavaria and Ariana contributing bright, herbal top notes. Subtle organic grain undertones provide a clean, grassy foundation without any harsh or vegetal character.

floralcitrusherbalclean grain

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing with a clean malt base showcasing the organic grain character, quickly followed by pronounced hop bitterness from the extra dry-hopping. The mid-palate maintains excellent balance between bread-like malt sweetness and resinous hop bitterness, finishing distinctly dry without astringency.

crisphoppygrain-forwardbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean with a lingering bitter aftertaste that fades gracefully. The hop character persists through to the end, leaving a refreshing and thirst-quenching impression ideal for sessionability.

drycleanlingering hop bite
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
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 German Pilsner

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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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