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A Czech-style pilsner with a gentle fruity taste over a solid malty backbone and just a little bite at the end. It runs under the Motörhead licence and is brewed and sold by Camerons. Brewery listings vary between 4.0 % and 4.3 %, and 4.3 % is the figure given in its own text. It is sold in 440 ml cans.

ABV
4.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyfruityclean
malty
fruity
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose presents a clean, straightforward profile dominated by soft grain and light fruit notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Overkill

◎ Appearance

A pale golden color with excellent clarity and fine carbonation that creates a white, persistent head. The beer exhibits good lacing as the head recedes, clinging to the glass in delicate strands. Bright and inviting, with the visual hallmarks of a well-crafted Czech pilsner.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose presents a clean, straightforward profile dominated by soft grain and light fruit notes. Noble hop character is subtle and refined, with a whisper of herbal and floral undertones rather than aggressive citrus or pine. Gentle and balanced, with no harsh alcohol vapors or off-aromas.

grain, soft maltlight fruitnoble hopsherbal, delicate

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a solid malty foundation that carries gentle fruity sweetness through the mid-palate. A crisp, clean character builds momentum, followed by restrained but perceptible bitterness in the finish that provides structure without dominating the profile. The beer drinks refreshingly light despite its satisfying backbone.

malty backbonefruit sweetnesscrisp, cleanrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

A dry, moderately brief finish with lingering malt and a subtle hoppy bite. The aftertaste is clean and pleasant, inviting another sip.

drymalt lingeringlight hop bite
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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 Czech Pilsner

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Czech 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 Czech Pilsner

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