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Cathedral Tree

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Bready malt, floral notes, white grape and ripe nectarine, with the slightest hint of woody tannins. Cathedral Tree is a 4.8% ABV Pilsner fermented entirely in 500-litre oak puncheons and lagered for three months, hopped with Waimea, Saphir and German Saaz over Pilsner malt and flaked oats. It is named for the real Cathedral Tree in Astoria. Can art by Will Elias.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward 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
oakbreadyfruity
oak
bready
fruity
floral
noble hop
peach
Aroma
The nose opens with inviting bready and grainy Malz notes, supported by a restrained floral character from the Saaz and Saphir hops.
also:malty,clean,hoppy
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cathedral Tree

◎ Appearance

Cathedral Tree presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with delicate lacing. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a gently effervescent presence without aggressive bubbling. The beer maintains a refined visual composure throughout the pour.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with inviting bready and grainy Malz notes, supported by a restrained floral character from the Saaz and Saphir hops. Bright stone fruit emerges—white grape and nectarine—with a subtle woody undertone that speaks to the oak aging in puncheons. The overall impression is elegant and composed, with no single element dominating.

bready Malzfloral Edelhopfenwhite grapesubtle oak

◐ Taste

On the palate, bready Malz forms the foundation, complemented by the smooth contribution of flaked oats. Peach and stone-fruit notes develop through the mid-palate, while the oak aging imparts a gentle tannic structure and slight woody dryness. The Waimea and noble hops deliver a measured bitterness of 38 IBU—enough to balance the malt sweetness without assertiveness.

brotigSteinobstEichentannineausgewogen bitter

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and crisp, with the oak tannins providing a drying quality that invites another sip. Residual stone-fruit character lingers briefly before fading into a refreshing, refreshing aftertaste.

trockenerfrischendanhaltend
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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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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