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Firestone Walker Pivo Hoppy Pils

Firestone Walker Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · German Pilsner · One of 201 German Pilsners in hopIQ

A German-inspired pilsner aggressively dry-hopped with Saphir and Hallertau Blanc. Crisp, clean and brilliantly clear with a floral, herbaceous hop aroma over a firm malt base. One of America's finest craft pilsners.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
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AWARDS

Bronze · 2025
World Beer Cup 2025
Italian-Style Pilsener
Bronze — World Beer Cup 2025 (Italian-Style Pilsener)
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp mouthfeel.

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

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another German Pilsner.
Hop character
floral
hoppy
herbal
noble hop
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Featured inThe Best American Lagers

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Firestone Walker Pivo Hoppy Pils

Appearance

Brilliantly clear with a pale golden hue characteristic of the pilsner style. A crisp white head forms with excellent retention, indicating proper carbonation and quality ingredients. The beer presents an inviting, crystalline clarity that showcases its clean brewing tradition.

pale goldenbrilliantly clearwhite headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant floral and herbaceous hop character from Saphir and Hallertau Blanc varieties. Citrus notes dance alongside subtle grain undertones and a hint of pine, creating a complex yet balanced aromatic profile. The dry-hopping technique is evident in the aggressive but refined hop presentation.

floralherbaceouscitruspine

Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing with a clean malt foundation that anchors the aggressive hop character. Mid-palate brings forward citrus and pine notes with a firm bitterness that integrates seamlessly rather than dominating. The medium body provides excellent structure while maintaining the dryness that defines this style.

crisphoppycitrus-forwarddry finish

Finish

A clean, dry finish with lingering hop bitterness that remains refreshing rather than harsh. The aftertaste is crisp and memorable, leaving the palate ready for another sip.

drycleanlingering bitterness
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
88
Appearance
90
Finish
86
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Firestone Walker Pivo Hoppy Pils

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 Firestone Walker Pivo Hoppy Pils

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 floral, hoppy, clean character as Firestone Walker Pivo Hoppy Pils will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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