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Brooklyn Pilsner

Brooklyn Brewery
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🌍 United States · German Pilsner · One of 282 German Pilsners in hopIQ

Brooklyn Pilsner took its current form in 2022 and is hopped with Bravo, Hallertau and Saaz. It pours bright gold under a white head. Clean pale malt brings light notes of toast and cracker, while the German and Czech hops add a gentle spice, a subtle citrus edge and a hint of herbs. Brewmaster Garrett Oliver describes it as relatively light-bodied with a floral hop nose and a brief, snappy bitterness that dries out the finish quickly.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Firm bitter edge.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another German Pilsner.
Hop character
floral
spicy hop
herbal
citrusy
Malt character
toasty
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Brooklyn Pilsner

◎ Appearance

Pours a bright golden yellow with excellent clarity and a persistent white head that clings to the glass in fine lacing. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presentation typical of the pilsner style.

bright goldwhite headcrisp carbonationexcellent clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a floral hop character from the noble varieties, supported by clean pale malt with gentle suggestions of toast and cracker. Saaz and Hallertau contribute a subtle citrus edge and herbaceous notes, creating an elegant and restrained aromatic profile without aggressive intensity.

floral hopsnoble charactersubtle citrusbready malt

◐ Taste

Entry is light-bodied and clean, with pale malt flavors of toast and cracker establishing a soft foundation. Mid-palate remains delicate, allowing the gentle spice and herbal notes from the German and Czech hops to develop, before a brief, snappy bitterness arrives in the latter stages.

light-bodiedcrisp finishgentle spicehop-forward balance

◑ Finish

The bitterness fades quickly with a clean, dry conclusion that refreshes rather than lingers. No harsh aftertaste remains—the finish is characteristically short and thirst-quenching.

dry finishshort aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Brooklyn Pilsner

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Brooklyn Pilsner

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same dry, floral, light character as Brooklyn Pilsner will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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