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Weekend Warrior Craft Pilsner

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Weekend Warrior was released in 2025 as a golden pilsner at 3 % alcohol, which the brewery presents as the first mid-strength craft beer sold in the United States. It is pale in colour and light-bodied. Fresh citrus notes sit over a crisp, cracker-dry base of pale malt, and the beer ends with a smooth, short finish and a gentle bitterness.

ABV
3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusycleanmalty
citrusy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with fresh citrus notes—lemon zest and light orange—that sit comfortably over a clean, understated malt base.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Weekend Warrior Craft Pilsner

◎ Appearance

Weekend Warrior presents a bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation that creates a delicate white head. The lacing clings gently to the glass as the beer is consumed, characteristic of a well-crafted pilsner with restrained foam retention.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationdelicate head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fresh citrus notes—lemon zest and light orange—that sit comfortably over a clean, understated malt base. Noble hop character emerges as the beer warms, offering subtle herbal and floral undertones without aggressive intensity.

citrus forwardnoble hopsclean maltlight herbal

◐ Taste

The palate enters crisp and dry, with cracker-like pale malt sweetness providing a delicate foundation. Mid-palate citrus brightness builds on the initial dryness, followed by a measured bitterness that remains gentle rather than assertive, creating a well-balanced progression.

crispdrycitrus-drivengentle bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is short and smooth, fading cleanly without lingering harshness or astringency. A subtle malt whisper and mild hop bite resolve into a refreshing, thirst-quenching aftertaste.

short finishsmoothrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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