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Flying Couch Pilsner

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German-inspired pilsner with Magnum, Perle and Hallertauer Mittelfrüh: clean malt with a hint of bready sweetness and a gentle, moderate bitterness that rounds things off without taking over. Golden, crisp and refreshing. In 2018 its owners said they had the freedom to spend seven weeks on a pilsner if that made it better.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanbreadymalty
clean
bready
malty
hoppy
Aroma
Restrained and elegant, with noble hop character from Hallertauer Mittelfrüh, Perle, and Magnum.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Flying Couch Pilsner

◎ Appearance

Brilliant golden hue with excellent clarity and luminosity. A white head forms readily and maintains good lacing throughout the glass, typical of a well-crafted pilsner. Fine carbonation drives persistent effervescence.

brilliant goldencrisp white headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Restrained and elegant, with noble hop character from Hallertauer Mittelfrüh, Perle, and Magnum. Spicy and floral notes emerge subtly, complemented by a clean, grainy Malz foundation with a whisper of bread-like sweetness. No fermentation esters dominate—the yeast remains discreet.

noble hopsgrainy, cleansubtle bread note

◐ Taste

The palate opens with soft Malz-driven sweetness, giving way to a clean, crisp mid-palate. Moderate bitterness from the hop blend builds steadily without aggression, providing balance rather than dominance. The overall impression remains smooth and refreshing, with no rough edges.

clean Malz basemoderate noble bitternesssmooth-drinking

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with a gentle spicy-floral fade from the Edelhopfen blend. A light astringency fades to leave the palate refreshed rather than fatigued.

dry, spicy faderefreshing aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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.

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