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Flying Jenny

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A dry-hopped Pilsner brewed to celebrate Grey Sail's tenth anniversary — crisp, clean, and lager-precise with a bright noble-hop snap. Proof that Grey Sail's range extends well beyond IPAs and stouts.

ABV
7.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycleanherbal
hoppy
clean
herbal
citrusy
malty
mineral
Aroma
Noble hops dominate the nose with a pronounced floral and herbal snap characteristic of Saaz and similar Edelhopfen varieties.
also:floral
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Flying Jenny

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A fine, persistent white head forms and clings to the glass with visible lacing as you drink. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, conveying the beer's crisp character from the first visual impression.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

Noble hops dominate the nose with a pronounced floral and herbal snap characteristic of Saaz and similar Edelhopfen varieties. Below that, a subtle mineral undertone emerges, grounded by a clean, restrained malt foundation. The yeast works invisibly—there is no fruity ester character or oxidative note, only the precise, dry-hopped clarity expected from a lager-fermented Pilsner.

floral noble hopsherbal snapmineral undertoneclean lager profile

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and dry, with a sharp hop bite that immediately commands the palate without overwhelming it. The mid-palate reveals subtle citrus and herbal notes that support the noble-hop character, while a light malt sweetness provides balance and body. Bitterness is moderate and refined—22 IBU expressed with precision rather than punch—and fades cleanly into the finish without any astringency or rough edges.

dry attacknoble hop biteherbal citrusrefined bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with the hop bitterness persisting gently on the palate. A mineral crispness carries through, leaving the mouth refreshed and eager for the next sip rather than coated or heavy.

dry lingeringmineral crisprefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
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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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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