Diamond Bear BLU Golden Lager
Arkansas's oldest brewery's flagship golden lager — Diamond Bear started 2000 in Little Rock by Russ and Sue Melton, Arkansas's first production brewery in over 15 years. Two-row and Pilsner malt with Nugget and Sterling hops for herbal-spice lift. Bright pale gold, cracker-bready, pear-and-apple-skin notes. Rebranded from Southern Blonde.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Diamond Bear BLU Golden 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 American Pilsner
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a American 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 American Pilsner
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