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Flying Jenny

Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island
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🌍 United States · German Pilsner · One of 243 German Pilsners in hopIQ

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%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

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

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another German Pilsner.
Hop character
hoppy
citrusy
herbal
floral
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
mineral

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Flying Jenny

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 Flying Jenny

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 crisp, hoppy, clean character as Flying Jenny will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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