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Cuttin' Grass

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Cuttin' Grass is an Italian-style pilsner, first brewed in 2021 and released as a seasonal. It is dry hopped generously with the noble German varieties Saphir and Mittelfrüh, which put lemon and tangerine on the nose. The body is lean and lighter on malt than the brewery's German pilsner, the palate crisp and dry, and the bitterness delicate yet firm, lingering into a clean, citrus-tinged finish.

ABV
4.5%
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
citrusynoble hopclean
citrusy
noble hop
clean
hoppy
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon zest and tangerine—drawn from generous dry hopping with Saphir and Mittelfrüh.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cuttin' Grass

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, fine head that leaves delicate lacing as it recedes. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, contributing to a crisp visual presentation typical of the pilsner style.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon zest and tangerine—drawn from generous dry hopping with Saphir and Mittelfrüh. A subtle herbal undertone from the noble hops provides structure, while soft grain notes remain in the background without dominating the profile.

lemon zesttangerineherbalclean grain

◐ Taste

The palate enters lean and crisp, with restrained malt sweetness that allows the citrus character to shine. A delicate yet firm bitterness develops through the mid-palate, staying dry and precise without harshness, underpinned by the noble hop complexity.

citrus-forwarddrycrisp bitternesslean body

◑ Finish

Clean and lingering, with citrus notes persisting into a dry aftertaste. The bitterness fades gracefully, leaving a refreshing and thirst-quenching conclusion.

citrus lingeringdryrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
82
Finish
80
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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