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Kelvin Pilsner

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A gluten-free pale golden lager brewed entirely from barley malt, with the gluten removed. It pours pale gold with a white foamy head. Fresh-baked bread leads the aroma, joined by hints of lemon, stone fruit and a subtle peppery note; the taste follows with biscuit, malty grain and touches of citrus and spice. The body is light, smooth, crisp and clean. Hallertau Blanc, Saaz and Herkules hops sit on extra pale malt. Earlier batches were sold as Drygate Draft Pilsner and Box Factory Pilsner.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
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
cleanbreadymalty
clean
bready
malty
citrusy
spicy
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with fresh-baked bread and a soft malty grain character, followed by delicate citrus—predominantly lemon—and subtle stone fruit notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kelvin Pilsner

◎ Appearance

Pours a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, white foamy head that settles to a fine collar with good schaumhaftung. The carbonation is visible and lively, lending the beer a crisp, appetizing presence in the glass.

pale goldenwhite headfine lacingbright clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with fresh-baked bread and a soft malty grain character, followed by delicate citrus—predominantly lemon—and subtle stone fruit notes. A restrained peppery spice from the Hallertau Blanc and Herkules completes the bouquet, remaining elegant and balanced.

fresh breadlemon citrusstone fruitpeppery spice

◐ Taste

Biscuit and malty grain form the foundation of the palate, with touches of citrus and a gentle peppery bite developing in the mid-palate. The 38 IBU bitterness is moderate and well-integrated, never harsh, allowing the Saaz character to emerge as a refined herbal note.

biscuit maltcitrus aciditymoderate bitternessherbal complexity

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and crisp, fading to a dry, refreshing aftertaste with lingering grain and a subtle spice note. The light body supports a brisk, thirst-quenching conclusion.

dry finishcleanrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
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 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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